Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn certificate_of_authenticity following wounds received at Loos

following wounds received at Loos in October 1915

on grayish-blue wool

surmounting a shield in silver gilt with azure blue enamels

date marked with an "r" (1916) and maker marked "G

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn certificate_of_authenticity following wounds received at Loos(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,