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

the hanger inscribed with the blue enameled initials "N

the obverse bears the Lübeck coat of arms encompassed by arabesque details

around the border “Friends of the MacKenzie Papineau Battalion Canada”

the flag flanked by light blue edges

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