Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross with Case, by Neuhaus & Sohn Auction Archive with dates “1914-1918” circumscribing an

with dates “1914-1918” circumscribing an iron cross

Schäfer was killed during a defensive battle on March 3

Pte McKay arrived in England on June 9

arriving in England on the 21st

The front is adorned with a 45 mm x 57 mm General's cap badge insignia

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross with Case, by Neuhaus & Sohn Auction Archive with dates “1914-1918” circumscribing an(Roter Adler Orden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse overlaid by a white enameled medallion bearing a hand painted Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm II, the twelve oclock arm topped by an eyelet and suspension ring