Awards of Germany - Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with crown and swords
The Royal Order of the Red Eagle originated from the highest Brandenburg Order of the Red Eagle. On June 12, 1792, King Frederick William II confirmed. (Great) this order as a royal award. As changes, he introduced the Prussian royal crown, instead of the princely crown, and the letters F-W-R (Friedrich, Wilhelm, Rex, that is, the king) on the reverse. During the existence of the award, many changes have been made. In 1810, the order was established by King Frederick William III. expanded to the 2nd and 3rd grade and presented oak leaves for the 1st and 2nd grade. In 1848, swords were established for military merit. In the period from 1848 to 1854, orders with a purple eagle and a raspberry eagle met in the medallion. Since 1854, the crimson color of the eagle in the medallion has been replaced by scarlet. In 1832, the noose was presented and presented to the Knights 3rd Class, who had held the order for 10 years or more. The crown was established on June 12, 1892 for special awards for all classes. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.
The cross is silver gilded. The cross hand is golden burgundy and enameled. Front and back with enameled round middle shield worn. 2 gilded swords are crossed through the center. A golden crown is attached to the upper cross, which enamels the red gaps. A ribbon ring passes through the imperial crown apple.
Front side:
- Gold medallion with raised border. In the center on a white background is a red eagle with a hohenzoll chest shield
- On the head is a golden Prussian royal crown, between the catches is a green laurel wreath
Downside:
- Gold round medallion with raised border. On a white background, rough letters - F - W -.
- Golden Prussian royal crown.
Tape:
- black ribbon 30 mm wide, edges 2 mm, white side strips 5 mm
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Obverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with crown and swords
Reverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with crown and swords
Established:
June 12, 1792 by King Frederick William II.
January 18, 1810 Foundation of the 2nd and 3rd class of King Frederick William III.
September 16, 1848 Fund of swords of King Frederick William IV.
Data:
- Material: gold or silver with gold coating, enamel
- Size: about 55mm x 37.5mm
- Weight: approx. 17.5g
estimated collector price:
cannot be specified
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