Württemberg, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Golden Eagle, Prototype Version in Gold

(Orden des Goldenen Adlers in Gold). An unusual example of the Order of the Golden Eagle, constructed of solid 18 karat Gold with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms, with the three, six, and nine o’clock arms completing in a stylized Gold horn, and the twelve o’clock arm with an integral suspension loop, the quadrants of the cross joined by richly-detailed imperial eagles, the obverse with a central green enameled medallion bearing a raised monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse with an analogous green enameled medallion bearing three Gold horns, measuring 68.83 mm (w) x 67.79 mm (h), weighing 59.2 grams, single separation between 6 o'clock arm and 4 o'clock eagle wing, otherwise in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This Order was established however, never produced. This example is likely an exhibition/museum display piece, manufactured in the 20th Century.