Prussia, State. An Order of the Crown, III Class with Swords, c.1930

(Königliche Kronen-Orden III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted on 18 October 1861. (1867-1918 issue). In silver gilt consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing a convex Prussian royal crown, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and arabesques, reverse with an analogous medallion depicting a convex monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with gilt inscription of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”, with crossed swords piercing the body of the cross, marked on ring 925, measuring 43.22 mm (w) x 47.54 mm (h), weighing 21.1 grams, minor tarnishing and flecking of enamels evident, mid 20th century ribbon, with convex centres denoting a likely manufacture date of c.1930, in near extremely fine condition.

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