Prussia, State. A Royal Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Knight, C.1917 Auction Member (silver

Member (silver

which was nicknamed the "Ghost Division" because of its speed and independent movement

1900 and May 31

He is buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (Belgium)

It was awarded to military personnel

Prussia, State. A Royal Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Knight, C.1917 Auction Member (silver(Knigliche Kronen Orden III). Institued on October 18, 1861 by King Wilhelm I. (Issued 1866 1918). A silver gilt cross pattee with white enameled arms, the obverse with a circular central medallion depicting the Royal Prussian crown, surrounded by a light blue enameled ring, inscribed Gott Mit Uns" (German God with Us) in gilt lettering, the reverse with a circular central medallion depicting the royal cipher of King William I, surrounded by a light