Germany Awards - 4th Class Order of the Red Eagle with Purple Eagle

Order of the Red Eagle 4. The class with a purple eagle in the medallion was assigned only between 1848 and 1854. This form is the first with an enameled medallion and replaced the 4th grade without an enameled medallion. Starting in 1854, the purple-red color changed to scarlet, and the eagle became more elegant in design. Early crosses range in size from 39 mm to 37.5 mm. Crosses may have solid relief cross bodies and two-part cross bodies. Weight 10.9 to 13.9 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. Early crosses with purple eagles are very rare. This form with swords for military merit is extremely rare. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.

Silver cross. The edges of the cruciform shoulders are bordered by 3 thin lines. The inner sides of the crosses are smooth. Front side with a round central shield on. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring. On the lower cruciform shoulder, the manufacturer's designation is HOSSAUER -.

Front side:

• Silver medallion with increased graduated border.
• Closed field with enamel painting. In the center is a purple red eagle with a hohenzoll chest shield.
• Golden Prussian royal crown. Between the legs of the eagle is a green laurel wreath.

Downside:

• Silver medallion with increased graduated border.
In
• a closed field, rough letters - F - W -.
• Prussian royal crown.

Tape:

• white 30 mm wide, white edges 2 mm, side stripes yellow-orange 6 mm each.

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Obverse: Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class with Purple Eagle

Reverse: 4th Class Order of the Red Eagle with Purple Eagle

Established:

June 12, 1792 by King Frederick William II.
January 18, 1830 by King Frederick William III. Foundation of the 4th class

Awarded:

1848 – 1854

Data:

• Material: silver, partially enameled
• Size: 37.5mm
• Weight: 13.8g

estimated collector price:

1500 – 1650 €

OEK Number:

1607/34