Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite Miniature, C. 1917 United Republic of 1915 and soon embarked for

1915 and soon embarked for service in the French theatre

dated 24 June 1944

& Foreign Order Group to Famed General “Iron Mike” Michaelis

(Wehrmacht Essbesteck)

A cross pattée of multi-piece construction consisting of a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silvered border

Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite Miniature, C. 1917 United Republic of 1915 and soon embarked for(Pour le Mrite Miniatur). Instituted June 1740 by King Friedrich II. Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, with a finely detailed gilt Prussia imperial eagle joining each quadrant, the obverse three, six, and nine oclock arms bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE, the twelve oclock arm bearing a gilt crowned monogram of King Friedrich II, the reverse plain, the twelve oclock arm with a