Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Louise, Type II, I Class Cross visually-hidden Type III (1944-1946)

Type III (1944-1946)

packet also near extremely fine

marked “J

the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “KRIEGS-EHRENZEICHEN” (“WAR HONOUR DECORATION”)

The interior features a dark grey leatherette sweatband set across the forehead with its factory original zig-zag stitching

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Louise, Type II, I Class Cross visually-hidden Type III (1944-1946)(Luisen Orden 2. Form). Instituted 3 August 1814 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1814 1917 issue). Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with black enameled arms, the obverse overlaid by a central blue enameled medallion bearing a silvered monogram of Queen Louise, circumscribed by stars and situated within a Gold ring, the reverse overlaid by a central blue enameled monogram bearing silvered campaign dates