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

$ 20.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Region of Origin: Germany
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No
  • Featured Refinements: Iron Cross
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Theme: Militaria

    Description

    German Empire, Kingdom of Prussia
    The Commemorative Medal for the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 for noncombatants
    (Kriegsdenkmünze 1870-1871 für Nichtkämpfer)
    .
    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 medal of 30 mm diameter, with loop for ribbon suspension. The face with an Iron Cross
    (cross pattée) with rays between the arms, inscribed ‘1870 1871’ within a oak wreath.
    The reverse with the crowned monogram of King Wilhelm above the inscription
    ‘F
    ür Pflichttreue in Krieg
    e’
    (For loyal duty in war), circumscribed
    ‘Gott war mit uns Ihm sei die Ehre’
    (God was with us To Him the Glory).
    Worn condition as seen on photos.
    Comes mounted on a long piece of original ribbon (UV NEGATIVE).
    100% original medal.
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    .50.
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    30 days return privilege.