Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross Archive the 88th exceeded many other

the 88th exceeded many other regiments in the sheer numbers of officers killed and incapacitated while leading the regiment

including three with War Merit Crosses with Swords

(1870-1951 Issue)

Minor tape repair evident on the inside front cover

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross Archive the 88th exceeded many other(Roter Adler Orden Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1864 1918). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a hand painted Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 38. 72 mm (w) x 42.