Germany, Imperial. A Lot Of Miniature Awards

(Miniaturen). A lot of three miniature awards, including:

1. A Prussian Order of the Crown, III Class Cross, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms trimmed with gilt borders, the obverse bearing a central raised and gilded crown, set within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) with arabesques, the reverse bearing a central raised and gilded monogram of King Wilhelm I, set within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “1866” with arabesques, unmarked, measuring 14.50 mm (w) x 16.78 mm (h), demonstrating minor chipping to the enamels, in very fine condition.

2. A Baden Order of Military Merit Medal of Karl Friedrich, constructed of a silvered zink alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Baden griffin clutching a sword and shield overlaid by a national emblem, circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR BADENS EHRE” (“FOR BADEN’S HONOUR”), the reverse with a circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding an inscription of “DER TAPFERN” (“TO BRAVERY”) with a void for the addition of a recipient’s name, unmasked, measuring 16.40 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A Colonial Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a rightward-facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II, flanked by his monogram, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “DEN TAPFEREN STREITERN FÜR DEUTSCHLANDS EHRE” (“TO THE BRAVE FIGHTERS FOR GERMANY’S HONOUR”), set within a circular oak leaf wreath and topped by a German State Crown, unmarked, measuring 17.03 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.