Description
Medal of the Order of the Red Eagle, 4th Class, a post-September 1916 wartime economy issue, cast and enamelled in one piece. Zinc-gilt cross, with gilt crossed swords through arms. The obverse shows a central enamelled disc of a crowned red eagle. The reverse shows a Prussian Crown and 'FW' cypher. The ribbon is black with white side stripes as worn by military recipients (civilian recipients had black/orange ribbon).
Contextual Description
Unknown. Part of a collection of 14 Imperial German decorations & medals obtained in Germany immediately following the 1914-18 War.
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Accession Number
REL/02591.002
Physical Description
Material: Zinc; gilt; enamel
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