Description
Order of the Crown of Prussia, 3rd Class, with Swords [Kronen Orden]. White enamelled gold cross pattee with crossed swords between the arms. The obverse shows a central gold medallion with crown within a blue circlet with gold Gothic letters 'GOTT MIT UNS'. The reverse shows a gold medallion with royal cypher within a blue circlet with Gothic lettering 'DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861'. The ribbon is black with white side stripes as worn by military recipients (civilian recipients had a blue ribbon).
Contextual Description
Unknown. Part of a collection of 14 Imperial German decorations & medals obtained in Germany immediately following the 1914-18 War.
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Accession Number
REL/02591.008
Physical Description
Material: Gold; enamel
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