Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Ladies Miniature, C. 1890 United Republic of green enamel surround

green enamel surround

on an eight-pointed star base

Comes with COA prepared by Jamie Cross

with a green rayon backer on the reverse

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Ladies Miniature, C. 1890 United Republic of green enamel surroundInstituted 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