Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Red Eagle, I Class Breast Star by Godet, c. 1880 Auction from a variety of service

from a variety of service branches including the Wehrmacht (Heer

surrounded by a ring of white enamels with green floral designs

A handwritten note reads “Herbert Backe Staatssekretär” (State Secretary)

DECEMBER 1873" reverse

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Red Eagle, I Class Breast Star by Godet, c. 1880 Auction from a variety of service(Roter Adler Orden Bruststern I. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1854 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted right pointed radiant starburst, overloaded by a central white enameled medallion bearing an exceptionally detailed Prussian imperial eagle executed in Gold with enamels, surrounded by a white enameled ring bearing a raised Gold inscription of