Imperial German Pour le Merite Award Medal – Item 94446

 Museum quality copy of the famous Imperial German Pour le Merite. Blue enamel in perfect condition and retains all its gilt finish. Complete with correct pattern neck ribbon. Ideal collection filler or for mannequin display.

Note: During the First World War, the Pour le Mérite was known informally as the Blue Max (German: Blauer Max), in honour of flying ace Max Immelmann, the first recipient during the war. Immelmann was also the first aviator ever to win the award.