Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn Auction suspended from its period original

suspended from its period original tri-fold ribbon bearing a kleine dekorationen of a I Class star bearing a green enamelled laurel wreath

died on 7th March 1945 and is remembered at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery

Included is an official document from the Command of the 7th Minesweeper Flotilla in English

the eagle featuring prominently oh a background composed of emanating rays

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn Auction suspended from its period original(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,