Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross Auction second version with "4 C

second version with "4 C

1949-present issue

Footnote: The M35 Stahlhelm came into Wehrmacht service in 1935 and was visually very similar to the M17 helmet that was used during the ending phases of the First War

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Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross Auction second version with "4 CInstituted November 17, 1705. Type V (Model IV 1854 1918). Civil Division. In silver, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse medallion featuring a hand painted red eagle on a white enamel field, the reverse medallion featuring the crowned FW monogram, worn on original ribbon, measures 38. 8 mm (w) x 42. 6 mm (h), weighs 18. 2 grams, unmarked, enamel cracks and chips in obverse medallion, dark patina, light discolouration on the ribbon, in very