Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Neuhaus & Sohn Newly Listed with silver rays between the

with silver rays between the cross arm

85 mm (w) x 63

the reverse shows a relief map of India and is marked “India 1939-1945”

missing its pinback and with some loss of paint

and are prized by philatelists for their historical context and unique markings

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Neuhaus & Sohn Newly Listed with silver rays between the(Kniglicher Kronen Orden Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1896 1916 issue). Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms trimmed with gilt borders, the obverse overlaid by a central Gold medallion bearing a raised crown, situated within a blue enameled border bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques, the reverse overlaid by a