Description:

1 of Only 30 Weimar Republic Pour le Mérite Medals
Prussian Order - Pour le Mérite for Art and Science
This particular example It is a production from the period of the Weimar Republic. Unmarked but manufactured by Godet, Berlin sometime between 1925/30. Made from gilded silver, openwork medallion, on the sides four openwork, golden crowns, dark blue enameled circlet with golden inscription "POUR LE MERITE", above a five-petalled flower. Inside the circlet, a small, round medallion with a Prussian eagle in relief and a mirror monogram "F II", with a smooth reverse. Complete with original neck strap. Only minimally worn in excellent condition.

In 1842 Alexander von Humboldt suggested to Friedrich Wilhelm IV to found a "peace class" of the order under the name Pour le Mérite for sciences and arts for the three departments of humanities, natural sciences and medicine as well as fine arts.
In the Weimar Republic only 30 medals were awarded between 1924 and 1933; the first award took place in 1924 to Albert Einstein, the last in 1933 to Ernst Barlach.

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December 29, 2021 11:00 AM AEST
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