Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown in Gold, III Class, with 70 Jubilee Pendant, c.1900

(Königliche Kronen-Orden, Kreuz 3. Klasse mit Jubiläumszahl 70). Instituted 18 October 1861 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. Type II. (1867-1918 Issue). In Gold with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a Gold frame, the obverse with white enamelled arms with Gold accents, with a central medallion bearing a raised royal crown, surrounded by a ring of blue enamel with a Gold inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and arabesques, the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I, surrounded by a ring of blue enamel with the inscription of DEN 18. OCTOBER 1862, marked on rim of centre medallion with hand engraved WILM., measuring 43.07 mm (w) x 43.04 mm (h), weighing 12.3 grams, the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring bearing a Jubilee Pendant with the number 70 in white enamel, presenting chips to the enamel on the obverse and small chipping to the reverse, suspended from a replacement ribbon, and in extremely fine condition.