The Order Pour le Mérite

A Neck Badge of the Order in Gold: blue enameled cross of Maltese type, flanked by Prussian eagles in Gold; the upper arm, bearing the crowned monogram “F”, while the other three arms bearing the motto “POUR / LE ME / RITE” in gold foil within the enamel itself; the reverse with convex, blue enamel, upper loop drilled with a hole, fitted with the original, round suspension ring.
An extremely rare piece dating to the Napoleonic wars, excellent condition and attractive signs of wear.
Dim.: 70,0 x 69,0 mm. I RR!
Note: from the estate of Major Ivan Ivanovich Deskur (Descours), Imperial Russian Army, former commander of the Siberian Grenadiers Regiment, twice decorated with the order, first on March 6th, 1814, then on December 12th, 1814.