Prussia, Kingdom. A Pair of Decorations

(Auszeichnungen). A pair of decorations, including:

1. A Prussian Order of the Crown, IV Class Cross, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) with arabesques, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, set within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”, unmarked, measuring 41.78 mm (w) x 45.68 mm (h), weighing 15.3 grams, minor loss of gilt finish is visible and some chipping is evident to the obverse enamel, in very fine condition.

2. A Prussian Warrior Merit Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised inscription of “KRIEGER VERDIENST” (“WARRIOR MERIT”), the reverse bearing a raised monogram, unmarked, measuring 25.07 mm in diameter, weighing 8.1 grams, in near extremely fine condition.