Medal of the Order of the Red Eagle - Assistance Needed

[John F.]

Hello,

Is this Medal of the Order of the Red Eagle the 4th class version for junior grade officers? I have only seen this medal with a gilt finish so the silver is a bit confusing or is it just simply the medal retains none of its original finish?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,
John

[streptile]

What is on the reverse (FWIV or W)?

You have a pre-1908 version but without a reverse photo it's not possible to say exactly which type.

[John F.]

Thanks for the reply.

[John F.]

What is on the reverse (FWIV or W)?

I'm not sure with the old German script.

[Wild Card]

For the record, here is what the reverse of the first type looks like -

[streptile]

For the record, here is what the reverse of the first type looks like -

Wow Thanks for the photos of that very rare medal.

[John F.]

So it safe to assume that mine is a Type II with a "W"

[streptile]

Hi John,

Yes, yours is a Type 2 (1871-1908).

Very nice silver piece.

[Wild Card]

Wow Thanks for the photos of that very rare medal.

Glad to be of help.