Germany, Schleswig-Holstein. A Medal For The Proclamation Of Frederick Viii As Duke 1864 certificate_of_authenticity the son of a Journeyman

the son of a Journeyman Mason

residue evident on the obverse of the Italy Star from cleaning

This version of the cross was period manufactured as a museum example

including the visor and neck guard

green enamel laurel surround denoting military division

Germany, Schleswig-Holstein. A Medal For The Proclamation Of Frederick Viii As Duke 1864 certificate_of_authenticity the son of a Journeyman(Erinnerungsmedaille an die Proklamation Friedrichs VIII zum Herzog). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, measuring 31 mm in diameter, surface wear, along with residue evident in the recessed areas of the lettering on both sides, replacement ribbon, fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on December 27, 1863 following Friedrichs proclamation as Duke but suppressed in 1866 following Prussias annexation of the Duchies