Reuss, County. A Princely Honour Cross, III Class Cross with Crown and Case, by Bury & Leonhard

(Fürstlich Reußisches Ehrenkreuz III. Klasse mit Krone und Etui). Instituted 24 May 1869 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1909-1918 issue). Constructed of Gold and silver with enamels, consisting of a silver Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, with radiant sun rays joining the arms between the quadrants, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a Gold coat of arms of Reuss within a Gold ring, the reverse with a black enameled medallion bearing a Gold monogram of Prince Heinrich XIV within a Gold ring, the twelve o’clock arm with an integrated crown connecting to a suspension ring, unmarked, measuring 42.33 mm (w) x 61.27 mm (h), weighing 27.6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux red leather liner, the lid bearing a gilt Reuss coat of arms, above an inscription of “R.E. III. M. KR.”, the interior with a padded royal blue satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, maker marked “BURY & LEONHARD, HOFJUWELIERE, HANAU”, with a retractable slotted royal blue velvet medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, measuring 62 mm (w) x 90 mm (l) x 30 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.