Germany, Original Commemorative Medal for Franco-Prus. War 1870 for Combatants

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German Empire, Kingdom of Prussia
The Commemorative Medal for the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 for combatants
(Kriegsdenkmünze 1870-1871 für Kämpfer)
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The medal was instituted on 20 May 1871 by German Emperor and Prussian King Wilhelm I.
for those active in the 1870/71 war with France. It was made in bronze for combatants
and in steel for non-combatants.
Circular gilt bronze medal with loop for ribbon suspension. The face with an Iron Cross
(cross pattée) with rays between the arms, inscribed ‘1870 1871’ within a laurel wreath.
The reverse with the crowned monogram of King Wilhelm above the inscription
‘Dem siegreichen Heere’
(To the victorious army), circumscribed
‘Gott war mit uns Ihm sei die Ehre’
(God was with us To Him the Glory).
The medal offered in this auction is a privately purchased example without the edge inscription
‘AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ’ (from captured cannon).
Worn condition as seen on photos.
Mounted on WW1 era replacement ribbon (UV NEGATIVE).
100% original medal.
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