Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar Auction during the Second Battle of

during the Second Battle of Passchendaele

hallmarked with a goat's head over the number "2" (925 silver) and marked "925" silver on the reverse of the wreath suspension

Before its transfer from 12 Squadron

dark green and brown enamels

1942 at Hamburg

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar Auction during the Second Battle of(Orden Pour le Mrite fr Wissenschaft und Knste Bandschnalle). Instituted 31 May 1842 by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm IV. (1842 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, set on a 25 mm long bar with a period original ribbon and horizontal pinback, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.