Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Iv Class Knight With Swords, C.1880 United Republic of featuring detailed green enamel wreath

featuring detailed green enamel wreath of laurel and oak branches in each quadrant

the reverse inscribed “Signum Laudis” (Latin - Sign for Praise) within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves

minor enamel repair and cracks

44 mm (w) x 7

(Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband)

Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Iv Class Knight With Swords, C.1880 United Republic of featuring detailed green enamel wreath(Knigliche Kronen Orden IV. Klasse mit Schwertern). Issued 1867 1918. Early Reduced Version. A bronze gilt cross pattee with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a circular central medallion depicting a smaller than usual Royal Prussian crown, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed GOTT MIT UNS (German God with us) in matching gilt lettering; the reverse with a circular central medallion depicting the royal cipher of