Prussia, Kingdom. A Miniature Order Of The Crown In Gold, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity Has lost weight

Has lost weight

with its gilt finish mostly worn off due to age

one of many postings he would see there over his naval career

private letters

Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Miniature Order Of The Crown In Gold, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity Has lost weight(Knigliche Kronen Orden). Instituted on 18 October 1861. Type II. (1867 1918 Issue). A 14K Gold cross patte with white enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a central medallion depicting the Royal Prussian crown, surrounded by a light blue enamelled ring, bearing the inscription GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) in gold lettering, the reverse centre presents the royal cipher WR for Wilhelmus Rex, surrounded by a light blue enamelled ring, inscribed DEN