Up for sale is a medal issued to members of the Prussian military who served in the Franc-Prussian War. The obverse displays a radiant Teutonic Cross adorned with an open wreath and the dates of the war: 1870 - 1871. The reverse of the medal displays the crowned monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I as King of Prussia. The German victory saw the unification of Germanic nation states and kingdoms into the Empire of Germany, which lasted until the end of World War I. Below the monogram is a dedication to the recipient of this medal, "für pflichttreue im kriege" (For Loyalty to Duty in War). Inscribed around the edge is Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre (God was with us, to Him be the glory). Two varients of this medal were issued: bronze for those who saw combat, and steel for non-combatants. This steel issue measures 28.9mm in diameter and weighs 12 grams. The top of the medal has two brass rings fixed to it for ease of wearing it. Please view photos and feel free to ask questions.
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Low Country Coins was established in 2006 by Bill, while on active duty in the U.S. Navy (now retired from active duty). Early on, we figured out that selling coins online would only work if you accurately represent your coins, offer them at a fair price, and provide excellent customer service. Now we are one of the largest online retailers of coins and currency in the US, and the largest in SC.
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