Awards of Germany - Order of the Royal Crown 2nd class 1869-1916

The Order of the Crown was established on October 18, 1861 by King William I in memory of the coronation. The Royal Crown Order originally consisted of 4 classes. Crosses from the first to the third grade had white enameled cruciform arms, the fourth grade was without enameled cruciform arms. 1st class has always been awarded a breast star. 2nd class could be awarded with and without a star. The thoracic star of the 1st class is 8-tier, the 2nd class has a 4-tier thoracic star. Breast stars could also be awarded swords, enamel ribbon of the Order of the Red Eagle, oak leaves and other extensions. During the award, the crown in the middle medallion had various forms that give an idea of ​ ​ the award period. According to the latest data, you can now assign 4 models and production periods. The first award period from 1861 to the end of 1862 showed a crown that was very high and a bit like the Austrian crown, the so-called bishop's cap. The second rental period or the 2nd model of 1863-1868 had a round, small crown. In 1869, the small crown was replaced by a large crown. The 3rd form with gold medallions was awarded from 1869 to 1916. From 1917 to 1918, crosses and medallions were made of silver with gilding and can be as 4th. The model is classified. A notable manufacturer was Wagner & Sohn, Berlin.

Silver 4-beam star. Between them, another 9 rays are uniformly graduated in line. Between all rays, respectively, thinner, shortened intermediate rays. In the center is a round gold medallion. The reverse is smooth, silvery with a domed, round covering plate and perpendicular pin.

Front side:

In the
• center is a gilded medallion with a wide blue enameled ring with the inscription: - GOD - C - NAM
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• At the bottom is a flower ornament with twigs on the right and left
In a field
• surrounded by gold, the Prussian royal crown.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver with a round lid in the center.
• Vertical pin.