Awards of Germany - Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with crown and bow
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 Since 1854, the crimson color of the eagle in the medallion has been replaced by scarlet.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. A golden crown is attached to the upper cross, which enamels the red gaps. A ribbon ring passes through the imperial crown apple. Above the crown is a loop in the colors of the order ribbon.
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:
- white 30 mm wide, white edges 2 mm, side stripes orange 6 mm each.
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Obverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with crown and bow
Reverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with crown and bow
Established:
June 12, 1792 by King Frederick William II.
January 18, 1810 Foundation of the 2nd and 3rd class of King Frederick William III.
1832 Hinge base
June 12, 1892 Founding of the Crown
Data:
- Material: gold, enamel
- Size: 38mm, 22mm x 18mm crown
- Weight: 20.5g
estimated collector price:
6000 – 6100 €
Awards of World War II