Prussian Pour Le Merite Accession Number: REL/02591.005

Description

Pour Le Merite. The highest award for individual gallantry in action. Blue enamelled Maltese Cross edged with gold, with four gold eagles between the arms of the cross. Upper arm of cross has an inlaid gold Prussian crown and 'F', the other three arms 'Pour Le Merite'. Worn suspended from the neck by a broad black ribbon with silver/white edges. The top edge of the gold suspension sector is stamped 'JG 938'.

Contextual Description

Unknown. Part of a collection of 14 Imperial German decorations & medals obtained in Germany immediately following the 1914-18 War.

Details

Accession Number
REL/02591.005
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Award
Physical Description
Material: Gold; enamel
Date Made
c 1914-1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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