Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Second Class Star, By Hossauer, C.1860 Auction weighing 20

weighing 20

Landed in France on 10 Jan 1916 to 26 Feb 1917 when he was transferred to England as a Cadet and was commissioned 21 Jun 1918

the eagle is period-original

creases in two corners)

The reverse of insignia features glued on protective black fabric backing

Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Second Class Star, By Hossauer, C.1860 Auction weighing 20(Preuische Rote Adlerorden Bruststern zur II. Klasse). A silver star with a gold cross pattee with four white enameled arms; the obverse with an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle, surrounded by a broad white enameled ring, inscribed Sincere et Constanter (Latin Sincere and Persistent) in gold lettering; the reverse with a vertical pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked by perhaps the foremost maker of Prussian orders, 15 Lth Hossauer,