Awards of Germany - Royal Crown Order of the Cross 4th class with anniversary number 50

The Order of the Crown, established on October 18, 1861 by King William I in memory of the coronation, was also awarded the anniversary number 50. The reason for the foundation was the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Landwehr on January 17, 1863. The anniversary number 60 was later released. Crosses with numbers 65 and 70, respectively, are not attested. They were awarded in the broad sense of anniversaries who were 50 years in office and dignity and were considered worthy.
Anniversary numbers for 3rd grade have a year with white enamel. Anniversary numbers without enamel belong to the 4th grade.
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 and 2nd grades were awarded as a cross, as well as a chest star. 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.
During the award, many additions to the Order of the Crown were made. So, all classes were also awarded swords for military merit. Diamond awards are also known. Special forms are crosses with a red cross or Ioannite cross laid. Knights of the Order of the Crown could additionally be awarded the bandeau of the Order of the Red Eagle.

Gilded cross in bronze. The inner sides of the cross sleeves without enamel are finely ornamented. At a short distance inside, the edging is golden, polished and raised. Front and back sides with superimposed round medallion. On top is a soldered eye with a ribbon ring. Soldered on the ring of the ribbon is a round, hollow embossed anniversary sign with an increased number of 50.

Front side:

In the
• center is a gold medallion with a wide blue enameled ring with the inscription:
• - GOD - WITH - US -, in the golden middle of the Prussian royal crown (large crown)
• At the bottom is a flower ornament with twigs on the right and left
• Round anniversary sign with raised edge. The substrate is finely chopped.
• The anniversary number, with its raised edges, is sleek inside.

Downside:

In the
• center is a gold medallion with a wide blue enameled ring with the inscription:
• - DEN - 18 - OCTOBER - 1861 -. The closed midfield is finely combed.
In the
• center are intertwined letters - W - R - for Wilhelm Rex.

Tape:

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Obverse: Royal Crown Order of the Cross 4th class with anniversary number 50

Reverse: Royal Crown Order of the Cross 4th class with anniversary number 50

Established:

October 18, 1861 by King William I.
January 1863 Jubilee Number Fund 50

Awarded:

1863 – 1918

Data:

• Material: gold-plated bronze/enamel
• Size: 42mm, 10mm shield
• Weight: 15.7g

estimated collector price:

330 – 370 €

OEK Number:

1762 variant