Prussia, State. A Red Eagle Order, Third Class, French Made, C.1880 Auction 2 mm (w) x 74

2 mm (w) x 74 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

starts with portrait photo of Naval ratings

where he was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his actions

very nice quality with fine silvering and nice old patina

before being invalided to England and sent back to Canada

Prussia, State. A Red Eagle Order, Third Class, French Made, C.1880 Auction 2 mm (w) x 74(Preuische Rote Adlerorden III. Klasse). Issued 1854 1918. A silver gilt cross pattee with white enameled arms; the obverse with a circular enameled medallion depicting an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle; the reverse with equally white enameled arms and a white enameled central medallion depicting the crowned cipher of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, partial maker marked on ring, likely "aXc" for Adrien Chobillon , Paris, as well as deeply stamped