Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross Star, By Wagner, C.1900 GTRexclude in October 1914

in October 1914

roughly four years after the initial deadline

Of high quality Russian manufacture

the award of his Challenger Medal was made posthumously in December 1895 - prior to the voyage of the Challenger in 1872

two with pinbacks)

Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross Star, By Wagner, C.1900 GTRexclude in October 1914Instituted by King Wilhelm I on January 18, 1861. Type II (1867 1918). Civil Division. In Silver, an eight point star featuring clusters of smooth rays, the central medallion in Gold presents a large central crown, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed GOT MIT UNS (God by with us) ringed with a thin Gold exterior, the reverse bears a single pin assembly, marked W (for Wagner, Berlin) below the catch at 6 oclock, measures 91mm (w) x 91. 5mm (h),