Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross by H.J. Wilm, c. 1900 visually-hidden hallmarked and maker marked "IK"

hallmarked and maker marked "IK" (Julius Keibel of St

Translation of the reason for the award states: Erwin Hemmann: Determined personal commitment under heavy enemy fire during the mission in the spring of 1943 in Montenegro

84 mm (w) x 28

Officer Procurement Branch

consisting of a white enameled Cross Pattée with rays in the quadrants between the arms of the cross as well as crossed swords

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross by H.J. Wilm, c. 1900 visually-hidden hallmarked and maker marked "IK"(Roter Adler Orden, Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted red Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm II, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and