Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown in Gold, I Class Cross with Swords, c.1914

(Königliche Kronen-Orden, I. Klasse Kreuz mit Schwertern). 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 enameled arms with gilt accents, with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised royal crown, surrounded by a ring of blue enamel with a gilt inscription of “GOTT MITT 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 gilt inscription of “DEN 18. OCTOBER 1862”, with crossed swords piercing the centre of the cross, the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring, measuring 62.12 mm (w) x 67.20 mm (h) (inclusive of integral loop), weighing 34.6 grams, with its period original sash ribbon, measuring 670 mm in length as presented, with a functional spring clip, one sword handle has loosened, otherwise in extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity by Andreas Schulze Ising and Bernd Kruse of Medalnet Appraisal Services, issued August 20th 2018.