Red Eagle question

[Eric Stahlhut]

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[Eric Stahlhut]

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[Eric Stahlhut]

Sorry for the filthy finger! I'm taking a break from yard work.

Anyways, reverse:

[Eric Stahlhut]

Any opinions or comments on this decidedly non-Imperial method of ribbon fold/pin assembly? Thanks!

[Adam H]

The mounting-device almost resembles British or perhaps even American(?) Any chance of this being a pre-WWI award to a Brit or other foreign recipient? That's the only guess I could make.

I think there was a REO on ebay recently that had a British-style mounting pin. Naturally unless you have some history on it one can't confirm the identity of the original recipient, and the mounting job could have been done by anyone in more recent decades...hard to say I suppose. Still, a real looker and now you've got me jealous!

Cheers,

Adam

[Eric Stahlhut]

Got it a few years ago at Spinks, so I guess your theory could be validated... Somehow! I am not familiar with many foreign mounting techniques but I did rule out Spanish. Thanks for the header towards Jolly Olde . I'll take a look at the British forum and try to compare.


Yes, I am lazy as well!

[Adam H]

Eric,

The mounting pin particularly reminds me of the type found on Military Crosses and other "cased" British awards. Sewn ribbon with a single pin in a similar style to your REO here. I'll try to find a photo that more clearly illustrates the comparison.

Cheers,

Adam

[Daniel Krause]

Nice S&W RAO4!

Also for me the mounting style looks British.

Best regards

Daniel

[Brian S]

Seems entirely possible British parts could even have been used in Germany. I think it's a perfectly legit piece! The Brits and Germans were literally kissing cousins pre WWI so I'm sure trade flourished.

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BEEP! Victoria's daughter, Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise was born in 1840. Her nickname in the family was Vicky. She married Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia when she was 17 (Dude! ). Her husband became emperor of Germany, but died of throat cancer after a three-month reign. Vicky had seven children. Her eldest son became German emperor Wilhelm II.