for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1961 to April 1963
Each side of the cap features dual ventilation holes reinforced with brown-painted magnetic metal eyelets
small chip in the white enamels on the bead at the far right on the bottom row
consisting of the inscription “Pour Le Mérite” from the left cross arm to the right ending on the bottom arm
Austria, Empire. A Miniature Chain Of Six Decorations, C.1915 Hold for exceptionally meritorious conduct inA delicate miniature chain in hallmarked silver gilt, with a disc featuring a sunburst pattern with a singular hook on the reverse, measures 230mm in total length, weighing 9. 8 grams in total, comprising: An Austrian Order of Franz Joseph, in Gold, red, white and black enamels, measures 9. 0mm (w) x 16. 0mm (h), enamels intact, bearing delicate features in extremely fine condition. An Austrian 1873 War Medal, in bronze gilt, measuring 9. 0mm (w) x