Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 Republic of large size

large size

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

the obverse with a raised Heer soldier manning an anti-aircraft gun

one on each breast which have decorative straps giving them a pleated-look with metal snaps on the underside of the fold over flaps

The plate features a 85 mm x 60 mm opening that is secured by a lock for the money to be removed

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 Republic of large size(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