and was used extensively in the Second World War
all demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent with age and use
including a Prussian Red Cross 40-Year Honour Badge
a rare award document to a recipient of one of the most prestigious distinctions offered by the NSDAP in near extremely fine condition
some residue from previous moutning however remains near very fine
Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Miniature Boutonniere Version, by J. Godet & Sohn Province of China and was used extensively in(Pour le Mrite Miniatur). Instituted June 1940 by King Friedrich II. (1740 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by finely detailed Prussian imperial eagles, the three, six, and nine oclock arms bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE, the twelve oclock bearing a monogram of King Friedrich II, affixed to a boutonniere retaining a period original