Roter Adler Orden

[tyanacek]

Hi Guys,

Saw this Red Eagle Order on ebay. Looks like a 4th model Grand Cross in silver-gilt. I have no idea whether this is real or not, but it looks very well-made. I can only assume that originals of these are extremely rare and practically unobtainable. I would also think that there are some high-quality, museum copies of these around. If this is original, though, it would be a bargain for $7500.

Here is a link to the ebay page:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DEC528-ORDER-OF-RED-EAGLE-PRUSSIA_W0QQitemZ370292054277QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5637205905

Here are a couple pictures from the ebay page:

Best regards,

Tom

[tyanacek]

one more picture from the ebay page:

[Claudio]

Hi Tom,

I don't like it; the lack of details of the pictures and the fact that it looks like a "silver" (well, it must still be proved) gilt type wouldn't really encourage me to spend so much money. Besides I have seen on the market such gran crosses being described as produced after 1918 copies. Furthermore for that price I would expect better and sharp photos.

If I was collecting these babies, I rather go for the real Gold types... like the on a current German auction (courtesy of Mr. Thies).

ciao,

Claudio

Edited November 19, 2009 by Claudio

[Claudio]

reverse...

[RAO]

Hi Tom,

the grandcross what you show us is for me a sure Fake.

Greetings Mike

[saschaw]

Typical 1970s or 80s fake. Thies has offered some of those in the past few years - as fakes.

[tyanacek]

Thanks to all for the responses.

Best regards,

Tom