Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Neuhaus & Sohn Newly Listed with silver rays between the

with silver rays between the cross arm

measuring 78 mm in length

maker mark “19” on loop for E

and are prized by philatelists for their historical context and unique markings

was hit by the ship's 20mm cannon before crashing through Antelope's main mast

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Neuhaus & Sohn Newly Listed with silver rays between the(Kniglicher Kronen Orden Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1896 1916 issue). Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms trimmed with gilt borders, the obverse overlaid by a central Gold medallion bearing a raised crown, situated within a blue enameled border bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques, the reverse overlaid by a