Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Gold Medal

(Kronenorden-Medaille). Instituted 18 October 1861 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1888-1916 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a raised Cross Pattée bearing a central medallion with a royal crown circumscribed by an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”), the reverse with a monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 24.90 mm (w) x 36.59 mm (h), weighing 8.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.