Prussia, German State. A Post War Pour-Le-Mérite, By Wagner, C. 1930 Newly Listed when the shell exploded

when the shell exploded

some discolouration in the gold-coloured bullion evident

ribbons showing age

He was a pilot in the German Imperial Navy

He was promoted to Second Lieutenant with the 127th United States Infantry on September 9

Prussia, German State. A Post War Pour-Le-Mérite, By Wagner, C. 1930 Newly Listed when the shell exploded(Pour Le Mrite.) Instituted June 7, 1740 by King Frederick II. A very fine post war Pour Le Mrite, unmarked but typical cross by Wagner, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled Maltese Cross with hand carved eagles in each quadrant, suspended from an elongated loop, measures 51. 61mm (w) x 51. 43mm (h), weighs 22. 2 grams (excluding ribbon), integral suspension ring marked 900 denoting silver quality, enamel chip near P on 9 oclock arm and wear to corner of