Prussia, Kingdom. A Miniature Order Of The Crown In Gold, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui)

Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui)

one of many postings he would see there over his naval career

A badge constructed of aluminum

with its gilt finish mostly worn off due to age

the obverse with a central rightward-facing profile of Duke Georg of Saxe-Meiningen

Prussia, Kingdom. A Miniature Order Of The Crown In Gold, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui)(Knigliche Kronen Orden). Instituted on 18 October 1861. Type II. (1867 1918 Issue). A 14K Gold cross patte with white enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a central medallion depicting the Royal Prussian crown, surrounded by a light blue enamelled ring, bearing the inscription GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) in gold lettering, the reverse centre presents the royal cipher WR for Wilhelmus Rex, surrounded by a light blue enamelled ring, inscribed DEN