Prussia, State. A Red Eagle Order, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Archive After almost six months

After almost six months

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom

Very rare maker only working for short period during WWI

Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on October 18

He suffered a bout of tonsilitis and was hosiptalized from December 18 to 30

Prussia, State. A Red Eagle Order, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Archive After almost six months(Preuische Rote Adlerorden, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Issued 1861 1918. An eight pointed rayed star constructed of silver gilt; the obverse with a central white enameled field depicting an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle, surrounded by a broad blue enameled ring, inscribed SINCERE ET CONSTANTER (Latin Sincere and resistant); the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly; stamped twice with a French import mark in