Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class with 25th Jubilee Clasp Auction Archive DRYSDALE) naming is engraved

DRYSDALE) naming is engraved

He was a recipient of both the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal

A Canadian Volunteer Overseas Service Medal

accompanied by original ribbon

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class with 25th Jubilee Clasp Auction Archive DRYSDALE) naming is engraved(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse mit Jubilumsspange 25). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon pinned with 25th Jubilee Clasp, constructed of a silver alloy and consisting of three overlaid oak leaves bearing a central raised number 25, retaining both reverse attachment prongs, the cross consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic