Prussia, State. A Royal Order of the Crown, III Class on Commemorative Ribbon, c.1910

(Königliche Kronen-Orden III. Klasse, am Erinnerungsband). A silver gilt cross pattee with white enameled arms; the obverse with a circular central medallion depicting a Royal Prussian crown, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “GOTT MIT UNS” (German - God with us) in matching gilt lettering; the reverse with a circular central medallion depicting the royal cipher of King William I, surrounded by a similar blue enameled ring, dated “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861” (German - The 18th of October 1861); on a loop for suspension from its period original commemorative ribbon; measuring 41.38 mm (w) x 41.27 mm (h); weighing 20.8 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

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