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N571: 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian Commemorative War Medal

Foreign Coin-Note
Identifier:
N571
Type:
Medal
Date:
1870 – 1871
Dimensions:
Description:
This is a commemorative war medal that was issued in May 20, 1871 for the Franco-Prussian War. On the obverse side the crowned monogram of King Wilhelm I is in the center of the medal above the inscription "Dem Sigreichen Heere." This translates to "The Victorious Army." This is surround by the text "Gott war mit uns Ihm sei die Ehre" which translates to "God was with us, To Him the Glory." On the reverse side of the medal is the Iron Cross with the dates 1870 - 1871 inscribed in the middle. These are the years of the Franco-Prussian War. Rays shoot off from between the arms of the cross. A wreath of laurel is also on the reverse of the medal. Inscribed on the edge of the medal are the words "Aus Erobertem Gescheutz" which translates to "from captured/conquered cannon." The medals were made out of the metal of captured cannons from the war. The medal also has a ring at the top so a ribbon can attach to the medal.