PLMs - Opinions

[collector5168]

I would welcome your opinions on the following six PLMs that are in my collection:

I think that PLM numbers 1, 5 and 6 are probably post war versions made by S&L, but I am not certain about the others (maybe 4 too).....

I was wondering if PLM 3 could be a Rothe version?

PLM 2 could be an older version, but again I am not sure....

Apologies for the flash images which has altered their true colours.
Thanks in advance for your help. Jeff

[collector5168]

PLMs 3 and 4

Here are PLMs 3 and 4.

PLMs 1 and 2 are below....

[collector5168]

PLMs 5 and 6

S&L versions - most likely and they come in the classic black case for these 1957 made decorations.

The other four PLMs have come in the larger style case with white or burgundy lining and a recess for the medal.

[Alex W.]

I like the S&L made PLM‘s, especially the one with oaks. I‘m not a fan of the others, as they are modern made. I see no collectors value in them - Spanish fake etc.
There is no Rothe made Pour le Merite in the pictures you have shown. The color and quality of a Rothe PLM will stand out easily when seen next to postwar made PLM‘s. Early Rothe PLM’s are made of gilt silver and are hollow.
Next to the interwar period S&L, my Rothe is the favorite of my PLM collection.

Regards,
Alex

[TotenkopfSS]

Hi friends,

sorry for introducing in this thread but I'm trying to understand more about this beautiful award (versions and makers). Could I ask you please what is you opinion about this one?

I think it comes from 1930s. What is his maker? thanks for help, cheers Mike

[pattex]

Hi friends,

sorry for introducing in this thread but I'm trying to understand more about this beautiful award (versions and makers). Could I ask you please what is you opinion about this one?

I think it comes from 1930s. What is his maker? thanks for help, cheers Mike

Hello Mike,
from my perspective this is a very nice S&L postwar (WW2) product.

best regards
Pattex

[collector5168]

Better images

Here are those S&L PLMs that members have asked me to show with their cases.

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