Prussia. An Order of the Red Eagle, Fourth Class, with Gold Swords, c.1870

1854-1879 Issue. (Preußische Rote Adlerorden IV. Klasse mit Schwertern) with screwed-in gold Swords; silver cross pattée with smooth arms; the obverse with a circular enameled medallion depicting an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle; the reverse with the crowned cipher of King Friedrich Wilhelm III; an unmarked example; measuring 37.63 mm (w) x 38.16 mm (h); weighing 14.1 grams; on a laterally-pierced loop and a ring for suspension; suspended from a replacement ribbon; with a paper tag attached reading “Prussia Order of the Red Eagle IV Class with swords 2nd award 1842-1847” on the reverse; with light contact marks but very fine.

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