Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the interior with a blue

the interior with a blue satin-type lid liner

inscribed with “Halten einander die Treue” (“Be Loyal to Each Other”)

the case measures 89

After two years' service in China

Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the interior with a blue(Deutsch Franzsischer Kriegs Erinnerungsmedaille). Constructed of magnetic iron retrieved from shells used on the battlefield of the Franco Prussian War, on loop for suspension, bearing double sided commemorative inscriptions, unmarked, measuring 41 mm in diameter, weighing 38. 5 grams, with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.