This example of the order ‘pour le mérite’ shows all signs of the Godet design. Godet entered the fold of suppliers to the Prussian orders chancellery during the last few years of the 1st World War with their classic design. Mainly the ribbon ring loop of all Godet designed examples is a reminiscence of the Franco Prussian and earlier wars with its unmistakable pie shape. Also, the eagles show a more bold design in comparison of those used by its competitors Wagner and Friedländer.This particular example was made by soldering two halves, front and back together. The seam can be seen in the pictures. This piece was made from bronze and was gilt after the enameling process. The eagles are coined in one piece each and separately soldered into the cross arms before the gilding process. The enamel corresponds with those items made during the 1930-40th.The cross comes with an older neck ribbon.An honest 1930/40th Blue Max.The ‘W’ mark on the other edge of the lower cross arm was later added to fool collectors into thinking it being a Wagner made piece