Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 visually-hidden Lawrence Seaway in 1958

Lawrence Seaway in 1958

centering a black ribbed swastika with a single gilded pip in the center

an Ottoman Liyakat Medal

edged by blue twisted Celleon (indicating Reserve)

was awarded it in December 1932 and received it in February 1933

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Superior Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück, c. 1967 visually-hidden Lawrence Seaway in 1958(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