Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Grand Cross Breast Star, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück c. 1960 Archive Black Grade - An excellent

Black Grade - An excellent example of this type that retains 95% of black finish on obverse

the regulations of distinguishing award criteria between classes of the Order remain unclear

issued to Karl Holznagel in Berlin

with a central upward-pointing winged arrow and a static swastika at the base of the wreath

Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Grand Cross Breast Star, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück c. 1960 Archive Black Grade - An excellent(Orden Pour le Mrite Stern zum Grokreuz). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central gilded medallion bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich II, surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE and laurel branches executed in green enamels with gilt highlights, with pebbled and gilded borders