Germany, Imperial. A War Commemorative Medal For Fighters 1870/1871 Newly Listed who have served or are

who have served or are serving honorably as commissioned officers in an allied seagoing service

2nd Class - Silver gilt with red and white enamels

This was followed one week later by his being classified "A" by the same Medical Board on the 17th

3 mm x 26 mm)

joining his unit on November 2nd

Germany, Imperial. A War Commemorative Medal For Fighters 1870/1871 Newly Listed who have served or are(Kriegsdenkmnze fr Kmpfer 1870 1871). Instituted 20 May 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1871 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, affixed to zink backplate with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 28. 98 mm in diameter, the reverse is missing its catch, in overall better than very fine condition.