Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Second Class Star, By Hossauer, C.1860 Auction in blue case of issue

in blue case of issue (case very fine)

gilt wear evident on the Austrian First World War Commemorative Medal

Landed in France on 10 Jan 1916 to 26 Feb 1917 when he was transferred to England as a Cadet and was commissioned 21 Jun 1918

The reverse of insignia features glued on protective black fabric backing

Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Second Class Star, By Hossauer, C.1860 Auction in blue case of issue(Preuische Rote Adlerorden Bruststern zur II. Klasse). A silver star with a gold cross pattee with four white enameled arms; the obverse with an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle, surrounded by a broad white enameled ring, inscribed Sincere et Constanter (Latin Sincere and Persistent) in gold lettering; the reverse with a vertical pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked by perhaps the foremost maker of Prussian orders, 15 Lth Hossauer,