Description
One of Prussia's most famous awards, it was awarded to officers and high-ranking officers during World War I. This replica of the Grand Cross with Swords is stamped and enameled.
It measures 88 x 88 mm. The Grand Cross was awarded to male members of the royal family, recipients of the Order of the Black Eagle, and foreign sovereigns. A very rare and beautiful award, not everyone has ever had the chance to receive it, let alone even see it in person. And you can purchase a high-quality replica right now. It comes with a ribbon for wearing.
Historical reference.
Originally established on June 12, 1792, the order consisted of one class. On January 18, 1810, King Frederick William III revised the order's statutes, expanding them to three classes. On January 18, 1830, a breast star for the second class and a fourth class were added. In 1861, in connection with the coronation of William I, the Grand Cross was established as the highest class of the order. Numerous additions were added to the order (oak leaves, swords, swords on a ring, a crown, a bow, diamonds, jubilee numbers, and the Cross of the Order of the Knights of St. John).
