Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, IV Class Cross, by Johann Wagner & Sohn Province of China measuring 53 mm (w) x

measuring 53 mm (w) x 84 mm (h)

wear evident and weak hinge

that his unit was unaware of his death until stumbling upon his grave

Footnote: After war was declared some companies started to issue their workers with "On War Service" badges

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, IV Class Cross, by Johann Wagner & Sohn Province of China measuring 53 mm (w) x(Kniglicher Kronen Orden Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1869 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded alloy with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period mis matched tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms trimmed with raised borders, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a circular blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of GOTT MIS UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques,