Germany, Imperial. A Pour Le Mérite, Miniature Buy Now 22 mm x 112 mm

22 mm x 112 mm

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

south of Poelcapelle

and matching bullion winged oak wreath and tri-colour cockade

Germany, Imperial. A Pour Le Mérite, Miniature Buy Now 22 mm x 112 mm(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.