A Prinzen Size Prussian Black Eagle Order C.1900 Auction Archive Workers whose skin had turned

Workers whose skin had turned yellow from handling high explosives were nicknamed canaries

McPherson was discharged from active service

19 mm x 34

Dark patina

with Assmann logo and 2

A Prinzen Size Prussian Black Eagle Order C.1900 Auction Archive Workers whose skin had turnedA so called Prinzen size, in silver, center appliqu in silver gilt, with gold lettering motto, with screw back device on reverse, 37mm, unmarked, circa 1900; slightly worn, of very fine quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: such decoration would be worn by the young prince, age 10 15; many photos of such small decorations worn by the young members of the Royal Families exist.