Prussia, Kingdom. A Royal Order of the Crown, IV Class with Geneva Cross, c.1872
(Königlicher Kronen-Orden IV. Klasse mit Genfer Kreuz). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1872-1874 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm overlaid by a red and white enameled Geneva Cross, the reverse bearing a central monogram of King Wilhelm I, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”, unmarked, measuring 41.75 mm (w) x 45.46 mm (h), weighing 13.9 grams, some oxidation and loss of gilt is evident, with a large chip evident to the obverse enameled ring at the four o’clock position, in overall very fine condition.

