Awards of Germany - Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with 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 Since 1854, the crimson color of the eagle in the medallion has been replaced by scarlet.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 donated. The crown was established on June 12, 1892 for special awards for all classes. The loops were either sewn onto the order ribbon or fastened, as here, with a gilded clasp. The loops were awarded to Knights 3rd Class who had previously held 4th Class. The 3rd grade loop was comparable to the 1st and 2nd grade oak leaves. knights who had already been in possession of the 3rd class for 10 years could also keep the loop. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.

The cross is gold or silver gilded. 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 bandage loop with a bandage ring. The loop in the colors of the order ribbon is attached to the ribbon with a wide gilded screed using a cotter pin.

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.

Obverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class with Bow

Reverse: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd class with 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

Awarded:

1854 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Silver-plated, enamel, tape
• Size: 38mm
• Weight: 32.5g

estimated collector price:

1000 - 1200 € in gold
750 - 800 € silver gilded

OEK Number:

1687