Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, III Class Cross in Gold with Case, by Neuhaus & Sohn Hold with all of the original

with all of the original gilding worn off but overall near very fine condition

Die-stamped metal with a gold-coloured gilt

Grave Reference: IV

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Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, III Class Cross in Gold with Case, by Neuhaus & Sohn Hold with all of the original(Kniglicher Kronen Orden, Kreuz III. Klasse in Gold). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1869 1916 issue). Constructed of 14k Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms trimmed with gilded borders, the obverse bearing a central Gold medallion overlaid by a raised crown, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques, the reverse