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

(Der Königliche Kronen Orden, Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1867-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised royal crown, within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and arabesques, the reverse with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”, measuring 42.44 mm (w) x 46.444 mm (h), weighing 15.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.