A lot of WWI era Prussian military award badges. The lot includes an Order For Merit, a military award of Prussia on a ribbon with strings. The Order For Merit was the highest military award of Prussia, established by the Prussian King Frederick the Great in 1740. The knightly order was a golden eight pointed star covered with blue enamel. It was worn around the neck on a black ribbon with two silver stripes along the edges with a black border. The cross was given the unofficial name Blue Max. This award was given until the end of the First World War. A Prussian Badge For Observation Officers In World War I. The enameled square insignia consists of white, black, and red enamels mounted to the center of the badge via two hooks on the reverse. The insignia is placed within a bed of sun rays and a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves, and with a bow on the bottom, and a Prussian crown on the top of the wreath. WWI Era German Medals, Badges, Military and Historical Collectables, And Memorabilia.