Prussia, Kingdom. A Pair of Medals

Item #G52508

$146

(Medaillen). A pair of medals, including:

1. An Order of the Crown, Civil Division Medal, constructed of gilded copper, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of the Order of the Crown, the reverse bearing a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, topped by a crown, in turn bearing a suspension loop retaining a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 24.70 mm (w) x 36.47 mm (h), weighing 8.3 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A General Honour Medal, II Class, Type II, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”), the reverse bearing a crowned monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39.20 mm in diameter, weighing 23.1 grams, in near extremely fine condition.