A Fine First War 1917/18 Pour-Le-Merite By Wagner Newly Listed with a silvered insignia

with a silvered insignia

Footnote: John Arthur Simpson was born on November 14

The ornately designed scabbard appears with only tiny dent between the bands

mainly on territory that is now Lebanon

Royal Family Order of st

A Fine First War 1917/18 Pour-Le-Merite By Wagner Newly Listed with a silvered insigniaAn excellent example of a highly desirable award; in silver gilt and enamels measuring 53. 2mm (h) x 53. 4mm (w) and weighing 16. 7grams; marked 938 silver and W for Wagner; a fine wartime produced cross of very good quality manufacture, with length of correct but modern ribbon (22cm in length); exhibiting period damage and subsequent repair typical of period wear; overall this cross displays pleasing toning and wear and remains in extremely fine