Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Ladies Miniature, C. 1890 Archive (1 196115 GNR

(1 196115 GNR

silver wire threads

mounted to an eight-pointed faceted star base

measuring 65 mm in diameter

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Ladies Miniature, C. 1890 Archive (1 196115 GNRInstituted in 1777 as the Order of the Red Eagle. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse center presents a handpainted red eagle, the reverse shows the crowned monogram FW (Friedrich Wilhelm), the badge is surmounted by a white and orange enamelled bow, measures 17. 25mm (w) x 25. 20mm (h inclusive of bow suspension and integral ring), weighs 2. 9 grams, scratch test mark on base of 6 oclock arm, enamels intact, light wear, better