Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Miniature, c.1900

(Roter Adler Orden, IV. Klasse Miniatur). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II (IV Class instituted 18 January 1830 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III). (1861-1918 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a hand-painted Hohenzollern-style imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a central wwhite enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 15.57 mm (w) x 17.76 mm (h), weighing 1.7 grams, very fine.