Prussia, Kingdom. An 1813 Prototype Award Museum Display Piece Newly Listed engraved in running script "Frank

engraved in running script "Frank R

19 of March 1

bronzed maltese cross

The blade fits flush to the cross-guard

bordered with “GEGEN HUNGER UND KÄLTE GAU MAGDEBURG-ANHALT

Prussia, Kingdom. An 1813 Prototype Award Museum Display Piece Newly Listed engraved in running script "Frank(Prototyp Kreuz Museumsstck). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, the arms bearing raised oak leaves, with a date of 1813 in the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 33. 74 mm (w) x 39. 16 mm (h), weighing 12. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.