The handle is composed of an extremely well-preserved
Footnote: Military Commemorative medal for the Engagement against China during 1900 - 1901 "Boxer Rebellion"
on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “OSTFRONT” (“EASTERN FRONT”) clasp
base with a platform in light green felt and incorporating a recessed area for its missing rosette
ALBERT GOODWIN / CHAIRMAN / FIRST O
Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour-Le-Mérite In Gold, By Samuel & Ernest Colliveaux, C.1770 GTRexclude The handle is composed of(Pour le Mrite). Instituted by Friedrich II of Prussia after he claimed the throne in 1740, and awarded primarily to members of the Prussian Army. 1740 1790 Issued. Likely variation of Samuel & Ernest Colliveauxs workshop, a superbly manufactured historical piece from the 18th century, consisting of a blue enamelling Maltese Cross in Gold, stylized by hand chased highly detailed imperial Gold eagles in each quadrant, the obverse featuring period