Prussia, State. An Order of the Red Eagle, III Class Cross, c.1900
(Roter Adler-Orden Kreuz 3. Klasse). Type IV Model Long Wings Type. (Issued 1879-1918). A gilded bronze cross pattée with white-enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a white enamelled medallion depicting a Brandenburg crowned eagle, the reverse centre engraved with a crowned cipher of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, measuring 36.87 mm (w) x 41.87 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original white ribbon with orange stripes, and in extremely fine condition.

