Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Louise, Type II, I Class Cross Archive Four Africa Stars: 75142 J

Four Africa Stars: 75142 J

obverse centrepiece illustrating an allegorical female figure reaching for a shining star

measuring 210 mm (w) x 145 mm (h)

Knight’s Cross with Silver Palm

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Louise, Type II, I Class Cross Archive Four Africa Stars: 75142 J(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