Awards Germany - Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class with Purple Eagle
The Order of the Red Eagle shown here with a purple and crimson eagle in the medallion was awarded only for a very short time. Only in the period from 1848 to 1854 did the painting of the eagle have such a bright color. Starting in 1854, the purple-red color changed to scarlet, and the eagle became more elegant in design.
On June 12, 1792, King Frederick William II. this order as a royal household order. The Royal Order of the Red Eagle originated from the highest Brandenburg Order of the Red Eagle. 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. The crosses were originally 2nd and 3rd. Same size class. Since 1817, the 3rd class has become smaller, and the existing old crosses as the 2nd. The class is assigned. In 1848, swords were established for military merit. The extensions for 3rd class were the loop for 3rd class carriers who had previously occupied 4th class or had been 3rd class owners for 10 years. For military merit, swords through the center and swords on the ring. For special merits since 1892 he was awarded the crown. Famous manufacturers during this period were Humbert & Söhne with the brand - H&S -, Johann Wagner & Sohn Berlin with the brand - W -. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.
Hollow made cross made of gold. The cross hand is golden burgundy and enameled. Front and back with enameled round middle shield worn. On the upper cruciform shoulder is an ordinary ear with a ribbon ring. On the lower cruciform shoulder, the manufacturer's marking is W - for Wagner.
Front side:
- Gold medallion with raised border. Center on a white background purple 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:
- Width 30 mm, white edges 2 mm, side stripes yellow-orange 6 mm each.
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Obverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class with Purple Eagle
Reverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class with Purple Eagle
Established:
June 12, 1792 by King Frederick William II.
January 18, 1810 Foundation of the 2nd and 3rd class of King Frederick William III.
Data:
- Material: gold, enamel
- Size: 37mm
- Weight: 10.2g
estimated collector price:
3000 – 3300 €
Awards of World War II