German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Mérite
Bronnenkant. The Pour le Mérite (informally known as the "Blue Max"), the Kingdom of Prussia's highest order of merit, was awarded as a recognition of extraordinary personal achievement during World War I. This volume provides a detailed account of Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann, the first two aviation recipients of this medal, including their biographies, photographs of their aircraft, and details of their service. 112 pages, 155 photographs, 7 color profiles, 8½"x 11", softcover.
Bronnenkant. The Pour le Mérite (informally known as the "Blue Max"), the Kingdom of Prussia's highest order of merit, was awarded as a recognition of extraordinary personal achievement during World War I. This volume provides a detailed account of Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann, the first two aviation recipients of this medal, including their biographies, photographs of their aircraft, and details of their service. 112 pages, 155 photographs, 7 color profiles, 8½"x 11", softcover.