Prussia, State. A Louisa Order, Cross Of The Second Division, First Class, C.1900 Auction Archive in fair to very fine

in fair to very fine condition

lined interior lid that is maker marked “Carl Poellath

functional pin on reverse

Knights Cross with Swords

signs of ageing - has started to come apart through age

Prussia, State. A Louisa Order, Cross Of The Second Division, First Class, C.1900 Auction Archive in fair to very fine(Louisen Orden, Kreuz 2. Abteilung, 1. Klasse). Issued 1865 1918. A cross pattee; constructed of silver, with black enameled arms; the obverse with a central light blue enameled medallion inscribed with the monogram of Louisa, surrounded by seven five pointed stars; the reverse with equally black enameled arms, and a central light blue enameled medallion dated 1866; on a loop for suspension; measuring 33. 01 mm (w) x 32. 94 mm (h); on a period