Reuss, Principality. A Princely Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C. 1916 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measures 36mm (w) x 40mm

measures 36mm (w) x 40mm (h – including integral suspension ring)

the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath around a black enameled target

“GEN” on the 6 o’clock arm

marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/36” for Berg & Nolte

along with a slotted bed for the rosette

Reuss, Principality. A Princely Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C. 1916 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measures 36mm (w) x 40mm(Frstlich Reuisches Ehrenkreuz, III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 24 May 1869 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1909 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a ribbed starburst, the obverse centrepiece pierced by crossed swords, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded Reuss coat of arms, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse bearing a