Prussia, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of the Black Eagle, Collar, c. 1918

(Der Hohe Orden vom Schwarzen Adler). Instituted on 17 January 1701. In silver gilt, a miniature collar comprising 16 total links, with 9 links featuring a circular decoration with a dark blue enamelled ring with crowns at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, the interior presents a ring of letters FR and reversed F and the central medallion presenting the letters SC (representing SUUM CUIQUE), cypher links measure 15.16mm (w) x 14.90mm (h) with 7 links portraying large black eagles on thunderbolts, each eagle link measures 12.65mm (w) x 9.63mm (h), entire length measures 241mm, reverse of each link is plain with two integral rings at 3 and 9 o’clock, numerous connecting rings on reverse have been replaced, collar has been cleaned showing light abrasion marks on reverse, very poor enamelling throughout, two cypher links have been reconnected upside down, integral suspension ring of end link broken off, possibly missing an eagle link, fine condition.