Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar Archive measuring 43 mm x 22

measuring 43 mm x 22 mm

5 mm x 112 mm

Footnote: this type of cross with Swords “am Ring” was given to recipients of the 3d class who were already holders of the 4th class with Swords

The left hand landing lights went out and there were no lights on the other side of the strip

A khaki green wool tunic

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar Archive measuring 43 mm x 22(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.