An 1870 Period Pour-Le-Merite In Gold By Wagner Buy Now having had to relinquish his

having had to relinquish his command "on account of ill-health contracted on active service" and being permitted to retain his rank

with the affixed scabbard suspension holes being rectangular

"Finnland Div

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 157th Infantry Battalion "Simcoe Foresters" on February 10

An 1870 Period Pour-Le-Merite In Gold By Wagner Buy Now having had to relinquish hisAn 1870 Period Pour le Merite, in Gold and Enamels, 54. 2mm(width) x 54. 1mm(height), hollow, with one went hole at the bottom, weighs 15. 4 grams, unmarked, but typical cross by Wagner from circa 1870 period, very slight enamel flaking on reverse center, in slightly worn condition; with long neck ribbon, of later period manufacture. An excellent example.