Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed Weddigen was awarded the Pour

Weddigen was awarded the Pour le Mérite for distinguished and outstanding submarine actions against the British Royal Navy in the North Sea

"When on Active Service

White metal base with an inlayed bronze medallion

and died shortly afterwards

some small holes throughout however free of staining

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed Weddigen was awarded the Pourd prce. Instituted in 1951. In silver with red enamels, marked "900" (silver) and maker marked "ZUKOV" on the reverse, measuring 45 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), very light crazing evident in the red enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Labour was awarded for extraordinary merit in economics, industry, agriculture or commerce, in state or public service; for extraordinary successes in scientific,