The Order of the Black Eagle

SKU: 
767
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GERMANY-PRUSSIA

An embroidered breast star with broad, thick rays made of thin,13 mm, silver strip, bordered with twisted silver wire forming loops to sew the star to the habit; yellow silk centre with Prussia´s eagle embroidered with black silk wire, laurel wreath, lightnings and the crown in the appropriate colours; silver wire outer circlet, bearing the motto "SUUM CUIQUE" and a polychrome embroidered wreath below; the reverse with remains of the original protective backing.An important, early star from the time of the Napoleonic wars, excellent condition and surely worn by a Knight of the Order. II- RR!

Shop ID: 
LUP 1
Low estimate: 
1500.00 EUR
high estimate: 
3000.00EUR