Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Johann Wagner & Sohn Auction Archive original screws on either side

original screws on either side of throat

the badge presenting minor wear

circa 1860/1870

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzei code “44” for Jakob Bengel

consisting of a circular disc perforated with four eyelets for rivet insertion

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Johann Wagner & Sohn Auction Archive original screws on either side(Kniglicher Kronen Orden Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1896 1916 issue). Constructed of 14K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms trimmed with gilt borders, the obverse overlaid by a central Gold medallion bearing a raised crown, situated within a blue enameled border bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques, the reverse overlaid by a