Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed zink backer

zink backer

obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I

77 mm x 11

(Fürstlich Reußisches Ehrenkreuz 1

and moderate denting evident on the scabbard

Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed zink backer(Alsen Kreuz). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a raised central leftward facing profile of King Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central Prussian Imperial Eagle flying over a boat and seascape, the arms with an inscription of ALSEN 29. JUNI 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 32. 34 mm (w) x 38.