Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac his age now almost 50

his age now almost 50

the obverse centre bears a royal eagle

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

the interior with a blue satin-type lid liner

the case measures 89

Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac his age now almost 50(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.