Württemberg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Golden Eagle, Exhibition Example In Gold Auction Archive biological collections and hydrographic work

biological collections and hydrographic work were more comprehensive that ever before attempted in southern waters

80 mm (w) x 62 mm (h)

approximate size is 85mm(width) x 52mm(height)

with considerable mothing visible on the underside

Silver frame with iron core (magnetic)

Württemberg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Golden Eagle, Exhibition Example In Gold Auction Archive biological collections and hydrographic work(Kniglicher Hoher Orden des goldenen Adlers, Museumsstck). Instituted 6 March 1807 by King Friedrich I of Wrttemberg. (1807 1818 issue; ca. 1900 reissue). Constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms, the quadrants joined by finely detailed imperial eagles, three of the arms completing in stylized horn, with the twelve oclock arm bearing a fan with an integral loop connecting to a suspension