An order Pour le Mérite,order cross from the late 18th century Made from gold with blue enamel,the inscription made of smooth gold foil with black shading,the pearls of the crown painted in white enamel,finely stylised eagle inserted into the cross arms,engraved loop,the suspension ring is missing,with a part of the ribbon. The enamel is slightly damaged in the centre of both sides. Weight g. Very early sample of this highly esteemed Prussian distinction,probably from the workshop of Ernest Philippe Colliveaux(1708 - 1790)who had been entrusted ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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