Prussian order of the crown 4th class

Bronze, gilding, enamel. Great collectors condition. In the center of the sign gold medallion with the Royal crown on the blue rim of the medallion the motto "GOTT MIT UNS" ( "God With Us") Gothic letters. On the reverse side — gold medallion with the Royal monogram of the letters "W" and "R" ( "king William") and companies date "Den 18 Oktober 1861" on a blue headband. On the original blue ribbon. The guarantee of authenticity.

Order of the Crown was established by William I in 1861, when the accession to the Prussian throne. Had four classes. Were given as for military service, and civil. Also the Order included gold, silver and bronze medals. For military merit was awarded received the signs with the swords. The award could also be awarded with a miniature red cross for achievements in the field of health. The sign of the first class was worn on a sash over the left shoulder to the right hip, with a star on the left chest. Sign II class was worn around the neck, also with a star. The signs of the other classes on the chest. The star of the first class — an eight-pointed, star-class II — diamond-shaped. At the core of both stars is a medallion similar to the medallion on the front side of the badge. The ribbon of the order — dark blue (1865 — lighter blue) in special cases the order may be awarded on the ribbon of the Royal order of the House of Hohenzollern.