Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Fourth Class, With Gold Swords, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity Although the dagger shows wear

Although the dagger shows wear overall on the scabbard and chain

utilizing the reverse of a railway traffic routing form

marked "1re Classe" and "1te Klasse" on the lid

but with a small chip from period use to the wood by the upper cross guard

Prussia. An Order Of The Red Eagle, Fourth Class, With Gold Swords, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity Although the dagger shows wear1854 1879 Issue. (Preuische Rote Adlerorden IV. Klasse mit Schwertern) with screwed in gold Swords; silver cross patte with smooth arms; the obverse with a circular enameled medallion depicting an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle; the reverse with the crowned cipher of King Friedrich Wilhelm III; an unmarked example; measuring 37. 63 mm (w) x 38. 16 mm (h); weighing 14. 1 grams; on a laterally pierced loop and a ring for suspension; suspended from a