Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, IV Class Cross, by Johann Wagner & Sohn Auction Archive the pinback maker marked with

the pinback maker marked with LDO code “L15” for Friedrich Orth

stamped "Oflag XI A / 15159"

unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Tiptaft

with a sharp edge and having a very sharp tip

presenting minor loss of black enamel and moderate rusting

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, IV Class Cross, by Johann Wagner & Sohn Auction Archive the pinback maker marked with(Kniglicher Kronen Orden Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (1869 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded alloy with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period mis matched tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms trimmed with raised borders, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a circular blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of GOTT MIS UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques,