Description
Naming is officially impressed on the First War pair and engraved on the MC
featuring a cross with wreath in each quadrant and crossed swords
constructed of silvered zink with multi-coloured paint
In silvered metal with a gilt sickle and hammer insignia
The maker's name "LONGINES" appears below the twelve position
Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of St. John Breast Cross visually-hidden Naming is officially impressed on(Ritterorden St. Johannis vom Spital zu Jerusalem Steckkreuz). 15 October 1852 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. (1852 1918 issue). Constructed of a silver alloy, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with pebbled arms trimmed with ribbed borders, the reverse bearing a central raised Cross Patte, with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a locking catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 46 mm (w) x 42. 71 mm (h), weighing 7. 4 grams, in near