Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite Miniature, C. 1917 United Republic of with a wide pinkish-red stripe

with a wide pinkish-red stripe flanked by wide dark yellow stripes on either side

with a black maker stamp “7” on one of the sides

on original ribbon suspension

first three medals with original triangular ribbons

spots of oxidation to the nickel-plated features

Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite Miniature, C. 1917 United Republic of with a wide pinkish-red stripe(Pour le Mrite Miniatur). Instituted June 1740 by King Friedrich II. Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, with a finely detailed gilt Prussia imperial eagle joining each quadrant, the obverse three, six, and nine oclock arms bearing a gilt inscription of POUR LE MRITE, the twelve oclock arm bearing a gilt crowned monogram of King Friedrich II, the reverse plain, the twelve oclock arm with a