Prussia, Order ”Pour Le Merite” Auction Archive At the outbreak of the

At the outbreak of the Second World War

Invincible

Weichs warned about his lines being stretched too thinly

Much to the shock of the Royal Navy and the Britishpeople the Bismarck succeeded in sinking the "Mighty Hood" in a battle that lasted approximately six minutes

2c with Lewis gun

Prussia, Order ”Pour Le Merite” Auction Archive At the outbreak of thePour le M? rite for Science and Arts, in gold and enamels. Marked on reverse "HOSSAUER BERLIN". Superb quality badge, hand chased letters and floral motif, fine details to Imperial eagle. Circa 1850. Mounted on full length of original ribbon. Very tiny enamel flake above floral motif, otherwise extremely fine and rare. (Sold by expertise of authenticity, D. Niemann).