Prussian 4-Piece Medal Bar to 'Emil von Ernst'

Description

Prussian 4-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange) to 'Emil von Ernst' (1817-1905), consisting of a Prussian Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class (Roter-Adler-Orden), a Prussian War Commemorative Medal 1870/71 for non-combatants, a Commemorative cross for 1866 and a hohenzollern service medal. The Red Eagle Order is a period duplicate piece bought by a tailor (so-called 'Zweitstück') and not an actual award piece. Probably he bought it as a replacement or as a spare medal-bar for wear on one of his walking out tunics. The rear medallion of the Order of the Red Eagle is slightly loose because the original mounting adhesive inside the medallion has deteriorated; this is not visible in the display and can easily be reattached if desired. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar for wear on the 'walking-out' tunic. Emil von Ernst was a famous artist, he lived in Dusseldorf and is known to have exhibited at the Berlin Academy. He primarily known as a landscape painter and worked in a traditional style. He was awarded with the Red Eagle Order on 21 September 1889. This medal-bar originates from an extensive grouping which was sourced from the family descendents by Ron Burkey from Flying Tiger Antiques. Copys of the documents and information on the original grouping as found will be included in the sale.