Prussia, Order ”Pour Le Merite” certificate_of_authenticity in what has come to

in what has come to be known as The Battle of May Island

nearly mint condition

it continues to exhibit smooth quality in the wool

John Aiken of Washington

Extract from the general register shows that he joined the regiment on 7th

Prussia, Order ”Pour Le Merite” certificate_of_authenticity in what has come toPour le M? rite for Science and Arts, in gold and enamels. Marked on reverse "HOSSAUER BERLIN". Superb quality badge, hand chased letters and floral motif, fine details to Imperial eagle. Circa 1850. Mounted on full length of original ribbon. Very tiny enamel flake above floral motif, otherwise extremely fine and rare. (Sold by expertise of authenticity, D. Niemann).