Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Grand Cross Breast Star, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück c. 1960 Archive Meinrad von Lauchert was born

Meinrad von Lauchert was born on August 29th

received his five war medals and the Memorial Cross

issued to Karl Holznagel in Berlin

Black Grade - An excellent example of this type that retains 95% of black finish on obverse

with a central upward-pointing winged arrow and a static swastika at the base of the wreath

Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Grand Cross Breast Star, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück c. 1960 Archive Meinrad von Lauchert was born(Orden Pour le Mrite Stern zum Grokreuz). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central gilded medallion bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich II, surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE and laurel branches executed in green enamels with gilt highlights, with pebbled and gilded borders