Prussian Order of the Crown, Military Division, First Class Sash Badge

Prussian Order of the Crown, Military Division, First Class Sash Badge. A gilt cross pattée in white enamel with crossed swords between the arms. Obverse: In the centre a crown in gold surrounded by the inscription 'GOTT MIT UNS' on a blue enamel ring. Reverse: The royal cypher in the centre with the date 'Den 18 October 1861' on a blue enamel circle. The badge is fitted with a large gilt loose ring suspender and a short piece of plain blue 52 mm ribbon.

Instituted in 1861, the Prussian Order of the Crown could only be awarded to commissioned officers (or civilians of approximately equivalent status). A lower grade medal associated with the order could be earned by non-commissioned officers and enlisted men. Crossed swords indicates the Military Division of the Order. The original the ribbon was plain pale blue but changed to the black and white in wartime for all classes or the award.
The Order had six classes: Grand Cross - Badge in gold and white enamel on a sash over the right shoulder, plus the star in gold on the left breast; 1st Class - Badge in silver gilt and enamel on a sash over the right shoulder, plus an eight pointed silver star on the left breast; 2nd Class -Badge in silver and enamel around the neck, plus a 4 pointed star in silver on the left breast; 3rd Class - An enamel badge on a ribbon on the left chest; 4th Class - A gilt badge on a ribbon on the left chest; Medal - Medal on a ribbon on the left chest.
This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.