Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Iv Class, C.1870 Auction Archive replacement ribbons for the BWM

replacement ribbons for the BWM and VM

Private Frank McAlpine died from illness on May 6

First Class with Case - Bronze gilt

these type of badges were worn by submarine crew as a side cap badge

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Iv Class, C.1870 Auction Archive replacement ribbons for the BWM(Preuische Rote Adlerorden IV. Klasse). 1854 1879 Issue. A silver cross pattee with smooth arms; the obverse with a white enameled central medallion, depicting a Brandenburg crowned eagle; the reverse with a crowned cipher of King Wilhelm III in the center of the cross; on a loop for suspension from its period ribbon (as removed from the medal bar); measuring 37. 0 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h); with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition.