Description: A concise and informative study of the famous German Pour le Mérite Order, informally known as the “BLUE MAX” portraying the men who won it from its earliest beginnings through to World War I. The blue-enamelled Maltese Cross was the Kingdom of Prussia's highest military order established in 1740 by King Frederick II of Prussia. The book describes the changes in the badge’s design through the years.Statistics, sizes, descriptions and variations are discussed which should prove helpful to collectors.Illustrated with many b&w photos of the classes and types of the decoration and many of the recipients. Contains appendices of all WWI recipients and numbers awarded throughout its existance. First published work in English language.Published in 1981 by Ajay Enterprises, Falls Church, VA, USASoftcover, 6” x 9” (15 x 23cm) format in very good condition. 146 pages.
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Author: David Edkins
Publisher: Ajay Enterprises
Topic: Military
