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Order of the Black Eagle. Collar and Badge. c. 1880
Gold, enamel | 7.8 x 7.8 cm (badge) | RCIN 442474

Prussia
Order of the Black Eagle. Collar and Badge c. 1880

Prussia
Order of the Black Eagle. Collar and Badge c. 1880

Prussia
Order of the Black Eagle. Collar and Badge c. 1880



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Collar of the Order of the Black Eagle. 23 links consisting of 12 enamelled black eagles on gold thunderbolts and 12 devices [one now loose] of a blue circle with the letters FR and reversed F. In the centre of the device is the motto SUUM CUIQUE in gold on white enamel, at the axis points, four Prussian gold crowns. Attached to the collar is the badge in blue enamel with gold edges and on the obverse the monogram FR in gold. Between the arms of the cross are four crowned black enamelled Prussian eagles.
Provenance
Belonged to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (?)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold, enamel
Measurements
7.8 x 7.8 cm (badge)
71 cm (Length) (collar (insignia))