Prussia, State. A Pour Le Mérite, Miniature, C.1918 Auction NCO Karl Wamsganz of the

NCO Karl Wamsganz of the 1st Squadron of Fighter Wing 26 successfully completed an Equipment Administrator Sergeant (planes) course from September 15 to November 14

Last reported sick 10th August 1916 and was sent to England next day

Victory beginning on March 5

received in action at the Battle of Passchedaele

he proceeded to England from Belgium on October 5

Prussia, State. A Pour Le Mérite, Miniature, C.1918 Auction NCO Karl Wamsganz of the(Pour le mrite). Instituted in 1740 by Friedrich II. A blue enamelled bronze gilt Maltese cross with gilded eagles in between each cross arm, the obverse shows the crown and cypher F for Friedrich on the top cross arm, the name Pour le Mrite (For Merit) reads across the left arm to the right and ending on the bottom arm, the reverse presents blue enamelled cross arms and eagles between each quadrant, no maker marks, measures 15. 21 mm (w) x 16. 46 mm