Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, c.1900

(Alsen-Kreuz). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with a raised central leftward-facing profile of King Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central Prussian Imperial Eagle flying over a boat and seascape, the arms with an inscription of “ALSEN 29. JUNI 1864”, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 32.34 mm (w) x 38.13 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.