Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 Republic of lid bearing the Order's insignia

lid bearing the Order's insignia

flying with 208 Squadron and was stationed on the Western Front in May 1918

with two rows of tightly-wound bullion wire fringe (tassels) suspended from the cap

both measuring 47 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

28 Reserve Squadron

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 Republic of lid bearing the Order's insignia(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