Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Pour le Mérite for Science and Art in Gold, c. 1865 United Republic of around the border “Friends of

around the border “Friends of the MacKenzie Papineau Battalion Canada”

a large green enamelled decoration

He was discharged from active service upon demobilization to return to civilian life

consisting of 1) An 8-Year German Police Faithful Long Service Medal

surrounding a central leftward-facing eagle’s head

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Pour le Mérite for Science and Art in Gold, c. 1865 United Republic of around the border “Friends of(Orden Pour le Mrite fr Wissenschaft und Kunst). Instituted 31 May 1842 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. (1842 present issue). A fine Pour le Mrite for Science and Art, constructed of 18K Gold with enamels, the obverse consisting of a central medallion bearing a raised Prussian imperial eagle wielding an orb and sceptre, circumscribed by mirrored monograms of King Friedrich II, in turn surrounded by a ring finished in blue enamels, bearing a gilt