Prussia, State. An Order Of The Red Eagle Medal, Merit Medal, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity It was re-named in 1905

It was re-named in 1905 as The King's Colonials

Footnote: Private Bennett Charles Thomas is shown in the roll of the 185 man 15th (Belleville Infantry) Battalion

The Queen's Regiment (203236 PTE

Rev:- ORBIS TE LAVDAT PACATVS MDCCCXIV

The inside is lined in blue rayon at the waist

Prussia, State. An Order Of The Red Eagle Medal, Merit Medal, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity It was re-named in 1905(Rote Adler Orden Medaille). Instituted 12 June 1792 by Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1871 1908 Issue). Constructed of silver, the obverse with a raised cross patte with central Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse with monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm, unmarked, measuring 24. 71 mm (w) x 33. 16 mm (h), on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.