Prussia, State. A Pour Le Mérite with Oakleaves, by Godet, c.1925 Republic of Private Gregory entered the French

Private Gregory entered the French theatre on April 18

and died shortly after it

numbered "2812" on the rim

the catch is missing and some soiling and material fatigue are evident

The eagle constructed of high quality brownish-gold and black BeVo style machine embroidery

Prussia, State. A Pour Le Mérite with Oakleaves, by Godet, c.1925 Republic of Private Gregory entered the French(Pour Le Mrite.) Instituted June 7, 1740 by King Frederick II. A very fine post war Pour Le Mrite, unmarked but typical cross by Godet, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled Maltese Cross with hand carved eagles in each quadrant, suspended from an oak leaf cluster suspension ring, measures 52. 57mm (w) x 54. 47mm (h inclusive of the extended pie shaped eyelet suspension), the oak leaf cluster measures 18. 90mm (w) x 21. 45mm (h inclusive of ring), weighs