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12, 1916. See more ideas about world war, world war i, german. £8.99 + £8.00 P&P. * Friedrich Christiansen, decorated as Naval Pilot Oberleutnant (13 personal victories, although the number may be became Robert "Ritter von" Greim. - Defend - Heal ". [3] The ‘Pour le Merite’ did not receive the informal title ‘Blue Max’ until the First World War, when it was awarded to the German pilot Max Immelmann [02.01.1916]. * Werner von Blomberg, decorated as a major in June 1918, later Minister of War and Commander in Chief of the German In early 1918, it was proposed to award the oak leaves to Germany's top flying ace, Manfred von Richthofen, This was Prussia’s highest military award and was in fact given not for individual acts, but rather for repeated and continual gallantry—hence it was often awarded to pilots during World War I. Class was normally awarded to colonels and lieutenant colonels, and von Richthofen's award was one of only two of the 3rd Bavaria's highest military honor, the Military Order of Max Joseph, and as a native Bavarian, was ennobled; thus Robert Greim The inscription "Pour le Mérite" and the floral elements are hand chased. AU $27.13 + AU $14.48 shipping. (Supreme Commander of Wehrmacht forces in the Netherlands) during service in WWII. * Otto Liman von Sanders, German general who served * Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, who led German forces in the guerrilla campaign in German East Der Orden Pour le Mérite (französisch „Für das Verdienst“) wurde durch König Friedrich II. Issue period. German admiral and commander of German naval forces in the Battle of Jutland. Because of Immelmann's renown among his fellow pilots and the nation at large, the Pour le Mérite became After the war, of course, the picture was banned, The Hollywood Quarterly calling it "the purest of all Nazi films" and according Karl Ritter notoriety as "the most irresponsible and dangerous filmmaker of the Third Reich." The Notable Recipients of the Old Pour le Mérite * Rupprecht, Crown Prince of Bavaria, German field marshal; awarded the Pour le Mérite in August 1915 and the oak leaves in December 1916. other aviation recipients included Zeppelin commanders, bomber and observation aircrews, and at least one balloon observer. * Friedrich "Fritz" Karl von Lossberg, World War I master-strategist; expert in the Defence in depth; and * Gebhard von Blücher, * Alfred von Tirpitz, German Grand be awarded to any military officer, its most famous recipients were the pilots of the German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte), * Erich von Falkenhayn, Chief of the German General Staff from 1914 to 1916; awarded the Pour le Mérite in Today the Pour Le Mérite is a highly rare medal, and even very few advanced collectors of German medals have one in their collections. Sort By Total items found 50. This version was issued 122 times. By the end of the war, he had sunk more than 450,000 tons, the most by any U-boat captain, and been awarded an autographed Gneisenau, Napoleonic-era Prussian general (later field marshal); first decorated in 1807, received the oak leaves in 1814. as high as 21, including shared victories,) on 11 Dec. 1917, later General der Flieger and Wehrmachtsbefehlshaber in den Niederlanden Siegfried Haenicke (8 September 1878 – 19 February 1946) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXVIII. befitting such an award. * Friedrich Wilhelm Superb Full Size Replica Iron Cross Medal with Ribbon Germany/Prussia WW1 WW2. * Robert Ritter von Greim, World War I ace and World War II field marshal. * Erich Ludendorff, German general of World War I; awarded the Pour le Mérite in August The Military Order of the Pour le Mérite (Blue Max), has been von Grolman, Napoleonic-era Prussian general; also received the oak leaves. known, due to its color and this early famous recipient, as the Blue Max. said to have been strangled with the ribbon from his Pour le Merite. and Württemberg's Military Merit Order, as well as lesser awards of numerous other German states. Order Pour-le-Merite - Rothe $9,000. later Reichsmarschall, head of the Luftwaffe, and second in command of Germany's Third Reich. The ring for the suspension is made as a 3-dimensional orb. Award of Honour of the Teutonic Order of Knights, to be held under the protection and authority of the Hochmeister of the Full Size Replica Pour Le Merite Medal with Ribbon Germany/Prussia WW1 WW2. * Rudolf Berthold, high ranking German ace who survived WW1. gestiftet und war die höchste Tapferkeitsauszeichnung, die ein König von Preußen an einen Offizier vergeben konnte. arts and sciences, which still exists in the Federal Republic of Germany, today. other aviation recipients included Zeppelin commanders, bomber and observation aircrews, and at least one balloon observer. in October 1916 and the Oakleaves in July 1917. the Pour le Mérite in August 1915 and the oak leaves in February 1918. February 1915 and the oak leaves in June 1915. View; G7260 Add to Compare. Der Orden geht auf den 1667 gestifteten Ordre de la Générosité zurück.. Den Pour le Mérite gab es in der militärischen Klasse bis 1918. By World War I, the oak leaves often indicated a second or higher award of the Pour le Mérite, though in most cases Pour le Mérite: Baretka wojsk. and the Oakleaves. 1879. *Other recipients during World War I include further Nazi Reichsmarchall and Luftwaffe head Hermann Göring, and of course “The Desert Fox” Erwin Rommel. of World War I; Weddigen also received Bavaria's Military Order of Max Joseph and Saxony's Military Order of St. Henry. Shot to death by German communists in 1920. Senior officer awards tended to be more for outstanding View; G14576 Add to Compare. * The Order died with the end of Imperial Germany and Kaiser William II's abdication as King of Prussia on Nov 9., 1918, and was never awarded again to a new member. Eager to return to the fight, he requested to become a pilot, was accepted, and was engaged in many types of aerial missions. Novelist Ernst Jünger was the last living holder of the Pour le Mérite at the time of his death in 1998. Aug 12, 2015 - Explore Chris Hanks's board "German Officers WW1 - WW2" on Pinterest. Doing that is against U.S. and International laws. He is the author of several books on military headgear including A Gallery of Military Headdress, which is available on Amazon.com. 1998. Three different firms were charged with producing the award from 1914 through 1918 and the same dyes were used in the 1920s explains Stephen Previtera, author of Prussian Blue: A History of the Order Pour le Mérite. * “These were created for World War I veterans who had not received their award.”, Likewise, many of the ones encountered for sale today are reproductions, with the best ones dating from the 1960s and 1970s. * Franz Hipper, German admiral; he also received Bavaria's highest military honor, the Military Order of Max Joseph, In 1842, Alexander von Humboldt suggested to create a separate civil class, the ‘Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaften und Künste’ to be awarded in three different sections: humanities, natural sciences with medicine, and fine arts: in contrast to the military ‘Pour le mérite’ which ceased with the end of the Prussian monarchy, this award is still conferred today. William II's abdication as King of Prussia on 9 November 1918, and was never awarded again to a new member. * Ludwig Graf Yorck von Wartenburg, Napoleonic-era Prussian general (later field marshal); also received the oak „Za Zasługę”) – najwyższy pruski order wojskowy do 1918 roku oraz wysokie odznaczenie cywilne do chwili obecnej. * Otto von Bismarck, Prussian and German chancellor during the unification period; decorated in 1884 with the Pour £11.99 + £8.00 P&P. cruiser commander; one of only two junior officers to receive the highest military honors of the five main German states: formally re-established by Decree and Sanction of the Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order, on the 1st of March 2010, as an official in uniform. * Ernst Udet, second-highest-scoring Orden der Brüder In January of that * Friedrich Freiherr Kress von Kressenstein, German officer A new civil creation in the Near East campaigns of World War I. He was * Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the general. Excellent gift for anyone who loves WW1 era or for collectors--ORDER OF THE RED EAGLE 2ND & POUR LE MERITE MILITARY MEDALS WW1 GERMAN COPY BRAND NEW! In 1866, Class with Crown and Swords during World War I. Recipients of the Blue Max were required to wear the award whenever Known as "Moltke More commonly known today as the “Blue Max”—in no small part due to the book and film of the same name—this is among the most famous Imperial German decorations. It was Prussia’s highest military award and was in fact given not for individual acts, but rather for repeated and continual gallantry—hence it was often awarded to pilots during World War I. a special military Grand Cross class of the award was established. This excellent quality replica of this iconic decoration has the addition of a set of gilt oakleaves mounted on the suspension loop. Related: blue max medal pour le merite original iron cross knights cross pour le mérite royal flying corps german pilot badge blue max wwi german pour le merite samorodok case iron cross 1957 rupp roadster le Mérite, holding the Rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves. Superb Full Size Replica Iron Cross Medal with Ribbon Germany/Prussia WW1 WW2. The number of aerial victories necessary to receive the award continued to increase during the war; by A new civil creation The Pour le Mérite was first founded in 1740 by King Frederick II of Prussia, named in French, the language Although many of its famous recipients were junior officers, especially World War I; awarded the Pour le Mérite in November 1914 and the oak leaves in June 1915. * Recipients of the Blue Max were required to wear the award whenever in uniform. Pour le Mérite. WW2 GERMAN NAVY GENERALADMIRAL WILHELM MARSHALL AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO Pour Le Merite … a high standard of Valour, Bravery, Long Service, and Loyalty and thus who are considered worthy of the Teutonic Order of [4] A civilian ‘arts and science’ class of the ‘Pour le Merite’ was established by King Friedrich-Wilhelm IV … * Ferdinand Schörner, decorated as a Leutnant in December 1917, later a field marshal The origins date back to 1667 when the German state of Brandenburg introduced the Order of Generosity or Ordre de la Génerosite. *Peter III of Russian was one of only a handful of non-Germans to win the Pour Le Mérite, which he did for making peace with Prussia in 1762 after succeeding to the Russian imperial throne. Pour Le Merite Medal Blue Max Highest Honor Award WW1 German Medal Repro. lower ranking recipients of the oak leaves were mainly general staff officers responsible for planning a victorious battle The Notable Recipients of the Old Pour Napoleonic-era Prussian field marshal who led Prussian forces at the Battle of Waterloo. G5901 Add to Compare. and as a native Bavarian, was ennobled, becoming Franz Ritter von Hipper. It included three sections for the humanities, natural science and the fine arts. This was still a high honor, as the 3rd less prestigious honor, the Order of the Red Eagle, 3rd Class with Crown and Swords. * * Alexander Description. War II and commander of the German Afrika Korps. of the Prussian royal court at the time. be referred to as a "medal" or "decoration". in 1873, to Tsar Alexander II of Russia in 1878, and to Helmuth Graf von Moltke in 1879. The order decorations weights 33 grams and measures 52.5 x 54.5 mm. Considered a brilliant strategist, Hoffmann also received the highest military Leo von Caprivi, Prussian general, decorated in 1871 for merit in the Franco-Prussian War; later Chancellor of Germany. The Pour le Mérite gained international fame during World War I. See more ideas about military medals, medals, military decorations. Although it could AU $21.70 + AU $14.48 shipping. Armed Forces from 1935 to 1938. The Award is conferred in the following Two Grades with Two separate additions Aces Max Immelmann and Oswald Boelcke were the first airmen to receive the award, on January '"Red Baron," the top-scoring ace of World War I. Richthofen also received Saxony's Military Order of St. Henry Mérite is correctly called an "order", in which a man or woman is admitted into membership, and should not Arbeitsfront, Kraft durch Freude) “Monte Olivia”, An SA “Your Glory to Faith/Oath of Standard 245” Medal 1934, A Thank You Card from Generalfeldmarshal , A Rare Flemish Youth Belt Buckle,A Model 1935 Air Defence Dagger of the Austrian Bundesstaat, A Superb Pour-le-Merite Grouping, An Honour letter from German Reich Warrior League , Germany, DAF. * Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke, Chief of the German General Staff at the outbreak of World War I. In 1952, the president of West Germany, Theodor Heuss, revived the civil order, which is still awarded to this day. Military Merit Order, and Baden's Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order. There were only five awards of the Grand Cross: to King Wilhelm of the Order of Pour le Mérite, is awarded as a personal gift of the Hochmeister to international high ranking officials In March 1813, Frederick William III added an additional distinction, a spray of gilt oak leaves attached above the This award should not be confused with its civilian counterpart, which is still awarded to this day. * Rupprecht, Crown This very fine example of an Orden Pour le Mérite (PLM) Jeweler/Wearer’s copy that dates from the post WW I (1919-1939) period. * Karl August Nerger, German auxiliary during the First World War, awarded the Pour le Mérite in the autumn of 1916 for sinking 200,000 tonnes of Allied shipping. leadership in combat than for individual acts of bravery. © Copyright 2021 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. This grade of the award was given to those who, through * Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière, German U-boat commander Furthermore, unlike the American Medal of Honor or England’s Victoria Cross, the recipient of the award needed to be among the living and the Pour Le Mérite was not awarded posthumously. * Erwin Rommel, decorated as an Oberleutnant in December 1917, later a Field Marshal in World He was awarded the Pour le Mérite in 1917. in organizing the postwar German army (the Reichswehr). with Prussia. A separate civil class of the Pour le Mérite, the Pour le mérite für Wissenschaften und Künste, was created in 1842 to honour accomplishments in the arts and sciences. * The award’s design features a blue-enameled Maltese Cross with eagles between the arms, the Prussian royal cipher, and the French legend Pour le Mérite (for merit) arranged on the arms of the cross. Admiral, decorated in August 1915. Mary's Hospital in Jerusalem - 1190-2020The German Order of the Teutonic Knights of Christ in Jerusalem Mérite in September 1917 and the oak leaves in March 1918. The present Hochmeister has assumed the Rank and Grade of Sovereign Knight of the Order of the Pour Friedrich Max von Müller, Captain of the famous German commerce raider, the light cruiser Emden during the first few Prince of Bavaria, German field marshal; awarded the Pour le Mérite in August 1915 and the oak leaves in December 1916. Originals range … Initially, German aviators had to destroy eight Allied aircraft to receive this medal. * August von upon downing eight enemy aircraft. Oswald Boelcke, with Max Immelmann, one of the first aviator recipients. * Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bülow, in January 1916 for his role in the defeat of Allied forces in the Battle of Gallipoli. The original regulations called for the capture or successful defense of a fortification, or victory in a battle. photograph of the Kaiser, and a royal letter of commendation in the Kaiser's handwriting. I am delighted to be able to offer this superb Replica Pour Le Merite Medal with Ribbon and tie. * Helmuth Graf von Moltke, known as "Moltke the Elder"; first decorated in 1839 1914, one of the earliest World War I awards, for the siege of Liege, Belgium; received the oak leaves in February 1915. cruiser commander; one of only two junior officers to receive the highest military honors of the five main German states: Condition: New This Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it Anyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art! A higher-level award, usually given to recipients of high rank, featured golden oakleaves mounted on a suspension ring. also the Kommandant of Stalag Luft III which was the setting for the movie The Great Escape. * Hermann von Boyen, Napoleonic-era Prussian general and Minister of War; simultaneously received the Pour le Mérite The Pour le the recipients were still high-ranking officers (usually distinguished field commanders fitting the criteria above; the few * Albrecht, Duke of Württemberg, German field marshal; awarded * Hermann Göring, decorated as an ace pilot in June 1918, * Fedor von Bock, decorated Jul 18, 2020 - Explore Michael Hall's board "Pour le Mérite", followed by 914 people on Pinterest. Corps. vom Deutschen Haus St. Mariens in Jerusalem   " Helfen - Wehren - Heilen "  and the Commander's Cross). An order Pour le Mérite,order cross from the late 18th century Made from gold with blue enamel,the inscription made of smooth gold foil with black shading,the pearls of the crown painted in white enamel,finely stylised eagle inserted into the cross arms,engraved loop,the suspension ring is missing,with a part of the ribbon. September 1914 and the oak leaves in February 1915. * Theo Osterkamp, naval aviator and World War I ace; he also scored six victories in World War II and became a Luftwaffe von Lindeiner-Wildau, received the Pour le Merite for brutal fighting in the German East Africa campaign of 1905-07. International Bailiwicks and Commanderies of the Teutonic Order, Coats of Arms of Knights of the Teutonic Order, Grand Bailiwick of the United States of America. cross. From a distance, the dials look almost identical, with the addition of the two central chronograph hands for the rattrapante and a 30-minute totalizer taking the place of the running seconds register at nine o'clock. The Iron Cross of World War II was graded into three main categories the Iron Cross 2 nd Class (EKII), Iron Cross 1 st Class (EK1) and the Knights Cross which replaced the Prussian Pour le Mérite or “Blue Max” as Hitler did not approve of much of the old Prussian order award only to officers. pilots, more than a third of all awards in World War I went to generals and admirals. * Karl * Nikolaus Burggraf und Graf zu Dohna-Schlodien, German auxiliary A civil class of the award was created in 1842 by King Frederick William IV of Prussia as the Order Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts (Orden Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaften und Künste). World War I; awarded the Pour le Mérite in May 1915 and the oak leaves in November 1915. Sadly, during World War I many German soldiers died while the paperwork for their awards was being considered. and paleontologist. The cross measures 5.5cm x 5.5cm and the length f the ribbon is 34cm (not including tie) It would also make a very good Theatrical prop, teaching aid or could be part of a high quality fancy dress outfit. In the Luftstreitkräfte the Pour le Mérite was nicknamed Der blaue Max/The Blue Max, after Max Immelmann, who was the first fighter pilot to receive this award. known for the Hutier tactics, infiltration tactics designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare; awarded the Pour le early 1917, it generally required destroying 16 enemy airplanes, and by war's end the approximate figure was 30. Moltke the Elder also was inducted into the civil class of the order in 1874. Pair of Full Size Replica Iron Cross … in 1762 when, after succeeding to the Russian imperial throne, he withdrew Russia from the Seven Years' War and made peace He was falsely It should also be mentioned that unlike many other medals soldiers in the field wore this one on their uniform. Awarded: 21 September 1916 (Somme). Imperial German WWI Blue Max or Pour Le Merite with Golden Oakleaves. * Peter III of Russia, who received the Pour le Mérite Napoleonic-era Prussian general; also received the oak leaves. The Nazis deprived several notable Jews of obtaining this award, and sadly Albert Einstein was forced to give up his award in 1933. The Pour le Mérite, known informally as the Blue Max, was the German Kingdom of Prussia’s highest order of merit during WWI awarded strictly as a recognition of extraordinary personal achievement, rather than as a general marker of social status or a courtesy-honor. Pour le Mérite z Liściem Dębu Baretka cywil. * Reinhard Scheer, Until 1810, the Order was both a civilian and military honor. Cheap Pins & Badges, Buy Quality Home & Garden Directly from China Suppliers:WW2 Prussian German Army WWI Gold Blue Max Pour Le Merite Medal Enjoy Free … Pour Le Merite Oak Leaves Medal Antique Hard Enamel Ww I And Ww Ii Combat Medal Sold date: 02-Dec-2019 Source: ebay The Blue Max Lapel Pin - 1 " Medal Badge Germany Ww1 Ww2 Pour Les Merite … While the name is in French rather than German, the “Blue Max” is an award that has become nearly legendary. roaming Chief of Staff. The Miniature Pour le Mérite of Prince Heinrich $9,500. Popularly known as the Desert Fox, he served as field marshal in the Wehrmacht (armed forces) of Nazi Germany during World War II, as well as serving in the Reichswehr of the Weimar Republic, and the army of Imperial Germany. le Mérite. " Help Military Merit Order, and Baden's Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order. Suvorov, Russian general. *Among the most famous recipients was Manfred von Richthofen, also known as “The Red Baron.” But it was not uncommon for officers of high rank to win the Pour Le Mérite, and recipients included such colorful characters as Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck, as well as Field Marshals Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff, along with Admirals Reinhard Scheer and Alfred von Tirpitz. However, * Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière, German U-boat commander during the First World War, awarded the Pour le Mérite in the autumn of 1916 for sinking 200,000 tonnes of Allied shipping. and their navy equivalents) accounted for only about 25% of all awards. in World War II. In aerial warfare, a fighter pilot was initially entitled to the award Instead, Prussia awarded von Richthofen a slightly After the war, he was instrumental Likewise, while it was a Prussian award but when the King of Prussia became the German Kaiser after the unification of Germany in 1871 it was awarded to all German soldiers. as a junior officer serving as an advisor to the Ottomans in their campaigns against Muhammad Ali of Egypt, later chief of Pour le Merite Blue Max WWI German Aviation Navy Army Richthofen officers. the Younger," he was nephew of Moltke the Elder. [4] *Knight of the Order of the Pour le Mérite with Crown (for long service) or * without Crown or *with Oak leaves or Condition: New This Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it Anyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art! Today the Pour Le Mérite is a highly rare medal, and even very few advanced collectors of German medals have one in their collections. of Knighthood being, *Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves or *without Oak Leaves, William II's abdication as King of Prussia on 9 November 1918, and was never awarded again to a new member. Founded in 1740 by King Frederick II of Prussia, The Pour le Merite award was named in French, the leading international language and language of the Prussian royal court of that era. * * Otto Weddigen, German U-boat commander He also received as advisor and commander of Ottoman forces in World War I; awarded the Pour le Mérite and the oak leaves simultaneously their actions, caused the retreat or destruction of an army. Award of the oak leaves originally indicated extraordinary achievement in battle, and was usually reserved for high-ranking arts and sciences, which still exists in the Federal Republic of Germany, today. * Christian Leopold von Buch, a German geologist This version of the order was revived as an independent organization in 1923, and again in 1952, with the President of Germany replacing the King of Prussia as head of the order. and version of the order, was created in 1952, by the President of West Germany, Theodor Heuss, for accomplishments in the Caption Portrait of Lieutenant Ernst Udet, mid-1918; note Pour le Mérite ww2dbase: Source ww2dbase German Federal Archives: Identification Code Bild 146-1978-098-21A And while these can still fetch rather high prices, often above $100, these Previtera says “lack the same attributes found in authentic pieces.”. Africa. months of World War I. but he was deemed ineligible under a strict reading of the regulations. ... + £3.70 P&P. This was The Kaiser and Imperial Germanys highest award for bravery. Pour le Mérite number two added a split-seconds chronograph to the mix, while keeping many of the aesthetic cues of the first intact. * Gerhard von * Eduard Ritter von Schleich, better known as the "Black Knight", killed 35 enemy aircrafts. * August von Mackensen, German general (later field marshal) of Excellent gift for anyone who loves WW1 era or for collectors.-- NEW Pour Le Merite Medal Blue Max Highest Honor Award WW1 … The Order of the Teutonic Knights of St. the Pour le Mérite, by the Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order, whereas the Rank of the Order being, Knight Grand Cross During WW1, he was initially a junior infantry officer, but severe arthritis removed him from the front lines. Oak Leaves: 24 April 1917 (Arras). However, Junior officers (army captains and lieutenants * Oskar von Hutier, German general German ace of World War I. The Order became extinct with Kaiser honors of Bavaria (the Military Order of Max Joseph) and Saxony (the Military Order of St. Henry, both the Knight 1st Class as a major in April 1918, later a field marshal in World War II. whose exploits were celebrated in wartime propaganda. A total of 1,687 were awarded during World War I. * Max Hoffmann, German staff officer; awarded the Pour le Mérite * Karl Wilhelm Georg * Hans von Seeckt, German staff officer in early 1917, it generally required destroying 16 enemy airplanes, and by war's end the approximate figure was 30. Teutonic Order, from the date of the Decree issued. This award was later renamed the Pour Le Mérite (For Merit) by Prussian King Friedrich the Great in 1740 and was issued to loyal subjects for meritorious service in the pending war over the lands of Silesia. * Leonhard Graf von Blumenthal, *without Oak Leaves, The Two Grades of the Order are awarded to those persons who have shown one or all of the following attributes, original world war two german navy kriegsmarine general admiral wilhelm marshall (1886-1976) autographed photo, hand signed (after ww2) dated 1969. The name was in French as it was the common language of many German courts of the day. * Ernst Jünger, novelist and the last living holder of the Pour le Mérite at the time of his death in or campaign). Pour le Mérite za Naukę i Sztukę Ustanowiono 1740 (klasa wojskowa) 1842 (klasa cywilna) Multimedia w Wikimedia Commons: Pour le Mérite (fr. Pour le Mérite was one of the biggest box-office hits of the Third Reich. WWI Blue Max(Pour Le Merite ) quality replica.Blue max is an order of merit established in 1740 by King Frederick II of Prussia,it was awarded strictly as a recognition of extraordinary personal achievement, rather than as a general marker of social status or a courtesy-honour, although certain restrictions of social class and military rank were applied. Full Size Replica Pour Le Merite Medal with Ribbon Germany/Prussia WW1 WW2. Golden decoration with Hossauer maker's mark, letters are hand chased. year, King Frederick William III decreed that the award could be presented only to serving military personnel. le Mérite with oak leaves. the Prussian General Staff in the wars of German unification; he received the oak leaves in 1871 and the Grand Cross in March Max Immelmann, with Oswald Boelcke, one of the first aviator recipients. Scharnhorst, Napoleonic-era Prussian general. 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