Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Second Class Star, By Hossauer, C.1860 Auction creases in two corners)

creases in two corners)

gilt wear evident on the Austrian First World War Commemorative Medal

The reverse of insignia features glued on protective black fabric backing

the eagle is period-original

Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Second Class Star, By Hossauer, C.1860 Auction creases in two corners)(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,