Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude 1910 in Monigny les Metz

1910 in Monigny les Metz

telling story of a vanguard unit

The obverse depicts the leftward facing bust of A

in fine quality cast fire gilded brass

symbols of industry and the City of Paris in the background

Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude 1910 in Monigny les Metz(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.