Prussia, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of the Crown in Gold, c.1890

(Königliche Kronen-Orden). Instituted on 18 October 1861. Type II. (1867-1918 Issue). A 14K Gold cross pattée with white enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a central medallion depicting the Royal Prussian crown, surrounded by a light-blue enamelled ring, bearing the inscription GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) in gold lettering, the reverse centre presents the royal cipher WR for Wilhelmus Rex, surrounded by a light-blue enamelled ring, inscribed DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861 (THE 18TH OF OCTOBER 1861), measuring 11.33 mm (w) x 12.82 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original blue ribbon, and in good condition.