Prussia, State. A Red Eagle In Gold, I Class Cross, C.1890 Archive MÄRZ 1913"

MÄRZ 1913"

Constructed of gilt bronze red enamels and green paint

attaining a Certificate of Competancy as an Engineer and was registered with the New Zealand River Service

nickel-plated steel blade

featuring the story of why he was awarded the Pour le Merite

Prussia, State. A Red Eagle In Gold, I Class Cross, C.1890 Archive MÄRZ 1913"(Roter Adler Orden Kreuz 1. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792. Type IV Long Wings Type. (Issued 1854 1918). A Gold cross patte with white enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a white enamelled medallion depicting a Brandenburg crowned eagle, the reverse presents the royal cipher of Friedrich Wilhelm surmounted by the Prussian crown, marked with an unofficial engraving of the number 12183 on top of the one oclock arm, measuring 57. 80 mm (w) x