Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude as verification of the award)

as verification of the award)

telling story of a vanguard unit

symbols of industry and the City of Paris in the background

The back page features classified ads

in fine quality cast fire gilded brass

Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude as verification of the award)(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.