Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Grand Cross Breast Star, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück c. 1960 Archive Meinrad von Lauchert was born

Meinrad von Lauchert was born on August 29th

received his five war medals and the Memorial Cross

A mixed lot of awards for military and civil services

the regulations of distinguishing award criteria between classes of the Order remain unclear

the other a Master (in silvered metal or bronze

Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Grand Cross Breast Star, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück c. 1960 Archive Meinrad von Lauchert was born(Orden Pour le Mrite Stern zum Grokreuz). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central gilded medallion bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich II, surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE and laurel branches executed in green enamels with gilt highlights, with pebbled and gilded borders