{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-rare-pour-le-merite-for-science-and-art-in-gold-c-1865-g63401","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Pour le Mérite for Science and Art in Gold, c. 1865","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrden Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaft und Kunst\u003c\/em\u003e). Instituted 31 May 1842 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. (1842-present issue). A superb Pour le Mérite for Science and Art, constructed of 18K Gold with enamels, the obverse consisting of a central medallion bearing a raised Prussian imperial eagle wielding an orb and sceptre, circumscribed by mirrored monograms of King Friedrich II, in turn surrounded by a ring finished in blue enamels, bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”, with crowns emanating from the three, six, nine, and twelve o’clock positions, the latter topped by an eyelet retaining a suspension ring with a shortened length of replacement neck ribbon, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture c. 1865, measuring 54.73 mm (w) x 58.12 mm (h), weighing 16.1 grams, demonstrating minor surface scratching to the enamel, demonstrating a careful period repair to the twelve o’clock crown, which remains slightly loosened, a striking and high-quality example of the civil variant of one of Prussia’s most prestigious orders of merit, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50023967031573,"sku":"G63401","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G63401_11.jpg?v=1784224768","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/prussia-kingdom-a-rare-pour-le-merite-for-science-and-art-in-gold-c-1865-g63401","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}