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GERMAN EMPIRE PRUSSIA MEDAL - STAR OF THE BLACK EAGLE ORDER

$ 23.76

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: New
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Region of Origin: Germany
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

    Description

    The Order of the Black Eagle was established by the Elector of the German state of
    Brandenburg
    in 1701.  He would soon become the first king of Prussia –
    Frederick
    the First.  The award was
    Prussia
    ’s highest.  The next lower award is the Red Eagle.
    The Order of the Black Eagle was both a military and a civil award.
    This beautiful replica is the breast star of the order.  It has the Prussian eagle in the medallion and the motto of the order, “Suum Cuique” – to each his own.
    Since the breast stars were made by jewelers, there were a number of variations.  My replica is a silver (plated) eight-pointed star with rays, a popular motif.
    It weighs 2.8 oz. (78 grams) and measures 9 cm across.
    It has a pin and catch mechanism very similar to the originals and the workmanship is superb.