Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar Archive Footnote: Elizabeth Lillie Cavers was

Footnote: Elizabeth Lillie Cavers was born on November 7

1960 following the independence of the Congo in the same year

Footnote: this type of cross with Swords “am Ring” was given to recipients of the 3d class who were already holders of the 4th class with Swords

measuring 43 mm x 22 mm

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, 1957 Version Ribbon Bar Archive Footnote: Elizabeth Lillie Cavers was(Orden Pour le Mrite fr Wissenschaft und Knste Bandschnalle). Instituted 31 May 1842 by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm IV. (1842 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, set on a 25 mm long bar with a period original ribbon and horizontal pinback, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.