Description
reverse shows a vertical retaining pin
some moisture damage to reverse of plaque
with a raised golden and crowned “W”
95mm (w) x 31mm (h – inclusive of crown)
A grouping of First and Second War period medal ribbons
Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Type I, Iv Class Cross United Republic of reverse shows a vertical retaining(Kniglicher Kronen Orden Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1861 1866 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, surrounded by a blue enameled ring overlaid by a gilt inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques, the reverse bearing a central raised