Prussia. A Miniature Imperial Order Of The Red Eagle Cross, Fourth Class United Republic of wearing a helmet

wearing a helmet

Award document for the Order Pour-le-Merite

10 Casualty Clearing Station on November 12

whilst resting upon my bed in the Guard Room at Abeele

who was killed in action at the battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917 -  British War Medal 1914-20 (183743 Pte

Prussia. A Miniature Imperial Order Of The Red Eagle Cross, Fourth Class United Republic of wearing a helmetA fine example of a Prussian Order of the Red Eagle Cross Fourth Class (Roter Adler Orden Kreuz 4. Klasse); a silver cross and enamels; the obverse with an enameled medallion depicting a red eagle; the reverse with the Royal Monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm; on a loop for suspension from its period original tri fold Austrian style ribbon; measuring 14. 92 mm (w) x 14. 88 mm (h); in overall better than very fine condition.