Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of The Red Eagle, Iv Class Cross, C. 1850 Newly Listed on original tattered ribbon

on original tattered ribbon

Die stamped brass

loss of green and red enamel in wreath

38 mm x 102 mm each

He was awarded the 1939-45 Star

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of The Red Eagle, Iv Class Cross, C. 1850 Newly Listed on original tattered ribbon(Roter Adler Orden, IV. Klasse Kreuz). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II; IV Class instituted 18 January 1830 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1848 1854 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from a period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed border, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted Prussian imperial eagle executed in a purple hue, the