Prussia, State. An Order of the Crown, II Class with Swords, by Johann Wagner & Sohn, c.1917

(Königliche Kronen-Orden 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted on 18 October 1861. Type II. (1867-1918 Issue). A silver cross gilt pattée with white enamelled arms, obverse centre presenting 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 gilt lettering, reverse centre presenting the royal cipher WR for Wilhelmus Rex, surrounded by a light-blue enamelled ring, inscribed DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861 (THE 18TH OF OCTOBER 1861), maker mark W on bottom of six o’clock arm denoting manufacture by Johann Wagner & Sohn of Berlin, also silver hallmarked 938, measuring 52.27 mm (w) x 56.56 mm (h), with minimal gilt loss and no enamel chipping, on flat loop for suspension from period original neck ribbon, and in overall very fine condition.

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