Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar GTRexclude he was leading the 50th

he was leading the 50th Infantry Division during the retreat on the Romanian border and was later wounded

joined through the arms by a laurel wreath

After unsuccessfully seeking medical care in the United States

LAMOND MTL on reverse outer edge of each wingtip

the type of casualty

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar GTRexclude he was leading the 50th(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.