Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 Newly Listed Klasse für 4 Jahre Einzelspange)

Klasse für 4 Jahre Einzelspange)

then was posted to 11 Infantry Brigade Company RCASC on January 25

wings spread open

demonstrating minor discolouration and material fatigue

at Exhibition Camp

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 Newly Listed Klasse für 4 Jahre Einzelspange)(Pour le Mrite mit Eichenlaub, Museumsstck). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by Prussian imperial eagles executed in exceptional detail, the three, six, and nine oclock arms bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE, the twelve oclock arm bearing the gilt monogram of King Friedrich II of Prussia, the twelve o'clock arm bearing a semi circular loop