Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, IV Class, Parade Mounted, c.1900

(Königlicher Kronen-Orden Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1869-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original parade-mounted ribbon with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central raised royal crown, within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) with arabesques, the reverse with a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18. OCTOBER 1861”, unmarked, measuring 42.94 mm (w) x 47.52 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.