Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross United Republic of This pictorial history is the

This pictorial history is the ideal work of identification and reference to the collector and provides the general reader with a fascinating survey of the evolution of some of man's oldest weapons

French and Portuguese metalwork from 1660 to the late nineteenth century

notably secured together with a period original ribbon for the miniature version of the decoration

23rd Regiment "The Northern Fusiliers"

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Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross United Republic of This pictorial history is the(Roter Adler Orden, Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 36. 24 mm (w) x 40. 37 mm (h), weighing 9.