Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Black Eagle, Breast Star by C.F. Rothe, c. 1965 Hold volunteers from Toronto and Kingston

volunteers from Toronto and Kingston who belonged to "A" and "B" companies of the 259th Infantry Battalion

with most of its finish worn off due to age

a Honour Cross ribbon with miniature swords

the reverse with a tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch

which is most likely a private purchase

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Black Eagle, Breast Star by C.F. Rothe, c. 1965 Hold volunteers from Toronto and Kingston(Schwarzer Adler Orden, Bruststern). Instituted 17 January 1701 by King Friedrich I. (1701 1918 issue; c. 1965 reissue). Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of vaulted eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central golden yellow enameled medallion, overlaid by a black enameled Prussian imperial eagle, surrounded by a white enameled ring, overlaid by a raised and gilded inscription of SUUM CUIQUE (TO