Imperial Germany - Kingdom of Prussia: Steel
Commemorative Medal for Non Combatants,
for the Victory against France during the
Franco-Prussian War of 1870 - 71.
The medal was instituted in 1871 by Kaiser
Wilhelm I. Issued to non combatants - hence
in limited numbers compared to the bronze
one.
Obverse side: "Fur Pflichttreue im Kriege"
(For Devotion to Duty During the War).
Reverse: The Iron Cross and the years 1870
1871.
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870 was fought
between the 2nd French Empire and the
German states led by the Kingdom of Prussia.
After a series of German victories (Battle of
Sedan, Siege of Metz), Emperor Napoleon III
was captured, the 3rd French Republic was
declared, the French army was decisively
defeated and the Germans besieged and
entered Paris.
FULL SIZE
Franco-Prussian War 1870 1871
Item 100% original - ribbon original (This
combination of the medal on combatants
ribbon was awarded to 2nd line troops i.e.
the Medical personnel)
Condition as on the photos
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