Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Pour le Mérite for Science and Art in Gold, c. 1865 United Republic of a large green enamelled decoration

a large green enamelled decoration

surrounding a central leftward-facing eagle’s head

the flag flanked by light blue edges

two featuring West Wall Medals

consisting of 1) An 8-Year German Police Faithful Long Service Medal

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Pour le Mérite for Science and Art in Gold, c. 1865 United Republic of a large green enamelled decoration(Orden Pour le Mrite fr Wissenschaft und Kunst). Instituted 31 May 1842 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. (1842 present issue). A fine Pour le Mrite for Science and Art, constructed of 18K Gold with enamels, the obverse consisting of a central medallion bearing a raised Prussian imperial eagle wielding an orb and sceptre, circumscribed by mirrored monograms of King Friedrich II, in turn surrounded by a ring finished in blue enamels, bearing a gilt