Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross Auction 1949-present issue

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

second version with "4 C

dated July 1946

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross Auction 1949-present issueInstituted 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