Germany, Imperial. A Pour Le Mérite, Miniature Buy Now south of Poelcapelle

south of Poelcapelle

folding creases and small rips around edges

It was awarded to lower ranks for bravery in the face of the enemy

hinge with period repair

Germany, Imperial. A Pour Le Mérite, Miniature Buy Now south of Poelcapelle(Verdienstorden Miniatur). Instituted April 1740. (1740 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms, with the quadrants joined together by stylized eagles, the arms bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE, with the twelve oclock arm bearing a monogram of King Frederick II, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring, unmarked, measuring 9. 55 mm (w) x 10.