Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn certificate_of_authenticity surmounting a shield in silver

surmounting a shield in silver gilt with azure blue enamels

following wounds received at Loos in October 1915

a field-repaired and late-war example in fair condition

ball finials and Gold lions between the arms of the cross

page 8837: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn certificate_of_authenticity surmounting a shield in silver(Kniglicher Kronen Orden Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1869 1916 issue). Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms situated within a Gold frame and trimmed with gilt borders, the obverse overlaid by a central Gold medallion bearing a raised crown, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques,