Württemberg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Golden Eagle, Exhibition Example In Gold Auction Archive marked "CHINA SERVICE" on the

marked "CHINA SERVICE" on the lid

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

a silver gilt white enameled Latin cross with a green enameled oak wreath and crossed swords between the arms of the cross

with considerable mothing visible on the underside

These hangers have two straps

Württemberg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Golden Eagle, Exhibition Example In Gold Auction Archive marked "CHINA SERVICE" on the(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