Is the Pour le Merite still awarded?

Is the Pour le Merite still awarded?

The Pour le Mérite became extinct as a result of Kaiser William II’s abdication as king of Prussia and German Emperor on 9 November 1918. This marked the end of the Prussian monarchy and it was never awarded thereafter; however the honour continued to be recognized for, and worn by, previous recipients.

How many people were awarded the Blue Max?

Germany still confers the civil class for achievement in the arts and sciences, but the military class (aka the “Blue Max”), was discontinued after World War I. Of the 13 million Germans who served in that conflict, only 687 received the Pour le Mérite.

What is a Blue Max?

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Who replaced Rommel?

general Messe
Rommel and von Arnim found themselves in an Allied “two army” pincer. They were outflanked, outmanned and outgunned. Rommel went back to Germany for health reasons and was substituted by the Italian general Messe.

Did Rommel earn the Blue Max?

At the age of 26, Rommel was awarded Germany’s highest battlefield honor: the Pour le Merite’, or the “Blue Max” as it was known to the soldiers and public.

What medals did Rommel have?

Erwin Rommel
Commands held 7th Panzer Division Afrika Korps Panzer Army Africa Army Group Africa Army Group B
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Awards Iron Cross, First Class Pour le Mérite Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds
Spouse(s) Lucia Maria Mollin ​ ( m. 1916)​

Did Rommel win the Blue Max?

What medals were awarded to Rommel?

Rommel was a highly decorated officer in World War I and was awarded the Pour le Mérite for his actions on the Italian Front….

Erwin Rommel
Awards Iron Cross, First Class Pour le Mérite Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds

What is the pour la Merite medal?

A military class Pour la Merite medal with blue-enameled Maltese Cross with golden eagles and the Prussian royal cypher and the words “Pour le Mérite” written in gold letters on the body of the cross.

What is the symbol of the Order of the Merite?

The physical symbol of the award was a blue-enameled Maltese Cross with golden eagles between the arms (which is based on the symbol of the Johanniter Order) and the Prussian royal cypher and the words Pour le Merite (“For Merit” in French) written in gold letters on the body of the cross.

When was the first pour-le-Merite in gold?

A Pour-le-Mérite in Gold, by Samuel & Ernest Colliveaux, c.1770 Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour-le-Mérite in Gold, by Wagner, c.1914 Germany, Imperial. The Pour-le-Mérite with Oak Leaves, to Hugo Gottlieb von Kathen, Commander of the 74th Infantry Prussia, Kingdom. The Pour-le-Merite in Gold & Award Documents of Baron Von Rosener, Austrian General Staff

Why is the Medal of Honor for military valor in France?

The French name was retained, despite a rising tide of nationalism and increasing hostility between French and Germans during the 19th century, and ironically many of its recipients were honored for acts performed in wars against France. This award was last presented for (military valor) in September 1918.