Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück with Case, c. 1965 Newly Listed (1874-1913 issue)

(1874-1913 issue)

each measuring 48 mm (w) x 70 mm (l)

strict adherence to this requirement and its interpretation (e

illustrating the South Holland coat-of-arms with a ribbon banner inscribed "ZUID-HOLLAND" above

This pair of rider’s breeches measures 43 cm across the waist (seam to seam)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour le Mérite, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück with Case, c. 1965 Newly Listed (1874-1913 issue)(Pour le Mrite mit Etui, Museumsstck). Constructed of a gilded alloy with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by double sided Prussian imperial eagles, the obverse three, six, and nine oclock arms bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE, the twelve oclock arm bearing a gilt monogram of King Friedrich II, the twelve oclock arm topped by a suspension arch retaining a suspension