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[Markus Bodeux]

Thanks Ron ! Took a long time ... more than 30 years.
Sometimes it's the little things that are special.
This Red Eagle-Order 4th class is such a gem. Although the Red Eagle-Order existed already in 18th century, the swords were donated first time in 1848 on the occasion of the revolutionary struggles in Prussia and Baden.
During 1848/1849 about 230 4th classes with swords were awarded. The decoration had to be returned after the death of the holder, upon request the family could keep the order against reimbursement of the value, the General Order Commission calculated about 15 Reichsmarks for this one.
In 1854 the design changed and the colour of the eagle from purple to carmesin red, and the next awards took place in 1864 during the German-Danish War.
So it is realy rare, i have seen 2 or 3 in 30 years of collecting.

Thanks for reading and looking,
kind regards
Markus

[mjw]

Fascinating to see how the sword fitments are manufactured. Thank you for showing this rare award. Kind regards, Malcolm.

[rmarsden]

Markus,
Check out 9th Sept Auktionhaus Ludwigsburg Bene Merenti Orders and Decorations.
Ron.

[Markus Bodeux]

Thanks Ron,
i always have an eye on the auctions of Bene Merenti.
The guys behind are very recommended dealers and i know them since decades, but there is nothing interesting for me in this auction. The most items on my wishlist are very rare and today very expensive.
Prices for prussian or other german states awards climbed exponential in the last 10 years.
For example an Red Eagle-Order 3rd class with crown, i place two or three times bids in the last years, up to 6.000 € (incl. fees) and was always overbid !
There are too much collectors with much money and no limit on the international scene.
I guess that is also a reason why i have now a new focus on british corps badges ......

Kind regards
Markus

[rmarsden]

No contents just envelope
Cant get manage attachments button to work???

[rmarsden]

works now

[rmarsden]

Not having a very good day.
Name should read Suttie not Duthie!!!

[rmarsden]

Interesting coin.

[rmarsden]

Transcription of double sided letter with brief details of those mentioned. Also a copy of his autobiography with a Walker family members name inside.

[rmarsden]

Septimus Severus 193-211 AD.
Ae 17 of Nikopoliton ad Istrum 2.67gm.
Ob: Laureate head right. AY KAI CE. CEYHPOC.
Rev: Apollo naked standing left holding patera and laurel branch. NIKOPOLITON PROC ICTP.
Varbanov 2548.
Before & after light clean, appologies for the focus.

[rmarsden]

[rmarsden]

Imitation double sovereign pendant with integeral mount. 28mm.
Ob: Bare headed bust left. GEORGES 1111.D.G.BRITANNIAR.REX.F.D.
Rev: St. George trampling the dragon. 1823 in exergue.
Looks to be a heavy pewter plating?

[rmarsden]

Geta 209-212 AD.
Ae 16 (Assarion) of Nikopoliton-ad-Istrum.
Ob: Youthful draped bust right, CEPT GETAC.
Rev: Tetrastyle temple figure within, dot in pediment. NIKOPOLITON PROC ICPT.
Moushmov 1205.

[rmarsden]

Severus Alexander 222-235 AD.

Ae 24 8.9gm of Marcianopolis Moesia (Devnya Bulgaria)
Ob: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. AVT KM AYP CEY ALEXANDROC.
Rev: Tyche standing half left holding rudder and cornucopia. VP THIP THILOPAPPOY MARKIANOPOLEITON.
(Struck under magistrate Firmus Philopappus 225/6 AD without title).
Varbanov 1817
RPC V1 1609.

[rmarsden]

Cant resize last post will try reverse.