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    I have the attached example of the order of the red eagle 4th class, been in my collection for a good number of years. I have noticed that other forum members have posted many examples of imperial bars with this medal included. All the bars I have seen so far show this medal with what I would call "pebbled arms". My example posted shows smooth arms.

    There are no obvious makers marks except for the underside of the lower arm, which seems to show some form of stamp/marking, ( apologies the gubby fingers) which to me are undefinable.

    Any assitance in identifying this piece would be greatfully recieved

    regards

    Alex

    thanks

    Alex K

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    Thanks nearly as old as the wife then! :speechless1::D on a serious note, any explanation as to when they went from smooth arms to pebbled, or was it an individual manufacturer's preference?

    regards

    Alex

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    As I know, the date of the change is not known for sure, and estimations are from 1879 to 1892.

    1892 is the latest possible time for smooth arms, as then came the crown, and pieces with crown and smooth arms do not exist. I do not know where the 1879 date comes from, but as I know, some doubt it ...

    A very nice one, by the way. :love:

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    Hello Alex K:

    What you have is an 1846-1854!!!!! example with the "Lila Adler" (lilac eagle). This is much less commonly encountered than the later type of the smooth-armed cross with the "Karminrotem/Ziegelrotem" (brick red) eagle. A very fine piece!

    Best regards,

    "SPM"

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    Hello everyone

    Could this cross also be considered to have the first type eagle?. It shows no marking on the arms. What period could it possibly be?

    Thank you for your comments

    Best regards to all on this fine forum

    Veteran

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    Hello Veteran:

    Your photo is of the same-era (1846-1854) badge as that posted above. A very nice piece congratulations!

    It should be noted that this is actually the 2nd type of eagle as far as 4th Class RAO badges are concerned as the first type had a silver center and was made in one piece.

    Best regards,

    "SPM"

    Hello everyone

    Could this cross also be considered to have the first type eagle?. It shows no marking on the arms. What period could it possibly be?

    Thank you for your comments

    Best regards to all on this fine forum

    Veteran

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    Gentlemen,

    For comparison - a first type Red Eagle 4th class. Just so that there is no confusion, this style (no porcelain center medallion) was never used in the first, second or third classes.

    Regards,

    Wild Card

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