Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, I Class Breast Star, C. 1870 Newly Listed As stated on the dust

As stated on the dust jacket: "The Iron Cross is probably one of the world's best known decorations

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UM DAS LANDWIRTSCHAFT” (“FOR MERIT IN AGRICULTURE”)

in silver with red and blue enamels

In 1943 however “the Kavallerie-Regiment 5” was reformed/refitted

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Red Eagle, I Class Breast Star, C. 1870 Newly Listed As stated on the dust(Roter Adler Orden, Bruststern zum I. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1861 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted red Hohenzollern imperial eagle executed in exceptional detail, set within a ring of white enamel bearing a gilt inscription of SINCERE ET CONSTANTER