Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed (Fürstlich Reußisches Ehrenkreuz 1

(Fürstlich Reußisches Ehrenkreuz 1

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and moderate denting evident on the scabbard

with floral designs on the sides

Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed (Fürstlich Reußisches Ehrenkreuz 1(Alsen Kreuz). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a raised central leftward facing profile of King Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central Prussian Imperial Eagle flying over a boat and seascape, the arms with an inscription of ALSEN 29. JUNI 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 32. 34 mm (w) x 38.