Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle in Gold, Grand Cross with Oak Leaves, c.1915

(Roter Adler Orden, Großkreuz mit Eichenlaub). Instituted 12.6.1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1861-1918 Issue). A Gold Maltese cross with white enamels, with a finely red enameled Gold eagle in each quadrant of the cross, the obverse of the cross with a Gold central medallion inscribed with the royal monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm Rex, surrounded by a broad ring of blue enamels, inscribed “SINCERE ET CONSTANTER” (Sincere and Consistent) in Gold lettering, with an oak leaf branch below, the reverse dated “October 18th, 1861, within a wreath consisting of laurel and oak leaves, suspended from a partial ring and a double loop suspension with Gold oak leaves attached to the loop, “S.F.S” etched by hand on the edge of the six o’clock arm, measuring 80.10 mm (w) x 80.10 mm (h), weighing 58.2 grams, accompanied by its full length and period original sash ribbon, the central medallion on the obverse slightly caved in, while the central medallion on the reverse is slightly dented, enamels otherwise extremely well preserved, in overall better than extremely fine condition.