A Rare & Early Prussian Order of the Red Eagle; Grand Cross

Finely made in silver gilt with red enamels, maker Maybauer and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse, 56 mm, vertical pinback, intact enamels, only minimal contact to enamels and remains extremely fine.

Of extremely high quality in gold with fine enamel work, backing plate in silver gilt, measuring 51x51mm, in extremely fine condition. Circa 1900-1915. Contained within original case of issue, marked "J.G. Zimmerer and Sohn". Excellent example.

Commander's Star with Swords, "Für Inländer", Type I (1833-1864); Star in silver, Swords and center applique in Gold and enamels, 78mm x 77mm, center motto letters in Gold and hand chiseled,with screw back fastening device on reverse, unmarked, of excellent quality manufacture, very slight enamel chipping, in extremely fine condition and rare.

A fine quality manufacture German Eagle Order with Swords (Deutscher Adlerorden V. Klasse mit Schwertern) by a well-known maker; multi-piece construction; maltesian cross in gilded silver and well preserved white enamels; with four national eagles (Hoheitszeichen) between the arms of the cross; on a ribbon for suspension; with its period-original ribbon and a horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse; measuring 44.75 mm x 44.55 mm; weighing 26.0 grams; better than extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; embossed with a golden national eagle on the outside lid with a golden line on all four edges of the top lid; interior of the lid lined in off-white velvet; embossed “Deutscher Adlerorden V. Klasse mit Schwertern” in golden lettering on the inside of the lid; with a black recessed medal bed; functional clasp for opening and closing; intact interior hinge cover with very light fraying on the edges; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 124 mm x 70 mm; light scuffing on the exterior from storage, but overall extremely fine condition.