Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, III Class in Gold, by H.J Wilm

(Königlicher Kronen-Orden Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1896-1916 issue). Constructed of 14 KGold 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 Gold crown, 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 Gold monogram of King Wilhelm I, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”, the core maker marked between the 9 and 12 o’clock arm with a maker’s mark of “WILM” and “BERLIN” between the 3 and 6 o’clock arm for the firm of H.J. Wilm, Berlin, measuring 42.6 mm (w) x 46.7 mm (h), weighs 13.5 grams with ribbon, sewn onto  a red and green ribbon which is tucked into the original blue ribbon, reverse reinforced by blue felt, minor enamel wear, extremely fine.