with floral designs on the sides
000 – 22
and moderate denting evident on the scabbard
centre in bronze gilt presenting left facing white enameled eagle with green enameled laurel surround
Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Truro under the authority of G
Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed with floral designs on the(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.