Order of the Crown (Prussia)

The Order of the Crown was Prussia's lowest ranking order of chivalry. Instituted in 1861 as an award junior to the Order of the Red Eagle, it could only be awarded to commissioned officers (or civilians of approximately equivalent status), but there was a medal associated with the order which could be earned by non-commissioned officers and enlisted men.

Related Topics:
Prussia - Order of chivalry - 1861 - Order of the Red Eagle

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The Order had six classes:

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• Grand Cross - wore the Grand Cross badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest;
• 1st Class - wore the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest;
• 2nd Class - wore the badge on a necklet, plus the star on the left chest;
• 3rd Class - wore the badge on a ribbon on the left chest;
• 4th Class - wore the badge on a ribbon on the left chest;
• Medal - wore the medal on a ribbon on the left chest.
 
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