Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 367 mm in length

measuring 367 mm in length

with one large image missing on the final page

a quick-thinking admiral

within a ring of red enamels bearing an inscription of “ARBEITS-DANK” (“LABOUR GRATITUDE”)

The blade sits securely within a ribbed nickel-silver crossguard

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 367 mm in length(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,