Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, I Class Breast Star Auction Archive exhibiting oxidation and gilt wear

exhibiting oxidation and gilt wear overall

(Issued 1849-1918)

1915 and arrived in England in July 1915

Affixed to the peak is a brass insignia consisting of a Prussian imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, I Class Breast Star Auction Archive exhibiting oxidation and gilt wear(Roter Adler Orden Bruststern I. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1854 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a hand painted red Prussian imperial eagle, surrounded by a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of SINCERE ET CONSTANTER (SINCERE AND STEADFAST), in turn