Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn certificate_of_authenticity page 8837: "For conspicuous gallantry

page 8837: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

the hands and numerals have remnants of the phosphorescent paint emitting a slight glow under black light

date marked with an "r" (1916) and maker marked "G

on loop for suspension from a ribbon with two red stripes on a white background

following wounds received at Loos in October 1915

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Crown, II Class Cross in Gold, by Zehn certificate_of_authenticity page 8837: "For conspicuous gallantry(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,