Campaign Medal for 1870/71

SKU: 02.SAX.0114.101.01

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  • Campaign Medal for 1870/71 Obverse
  • Campaign Medal for 1870/71 Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    March 11, 1871
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Erinnerungsmedaille an den Krieg 1870/71'.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised border, constructed of bronze. The obverse features the doubled and mirrored monogram ‘E’, topped by a crown. The reverse features a laurel wreath tied by four ribbons, with the dates ‘1870’ and ‘1871’ in the centre, divided by a decorative line. On a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon.

History


The Campaign Medal for 1870/71 was founded on March 11, 1871 by Duke Ernst I. The medal was conferred upon immediate members of the duke’s entourage who accompanied him during the war.

Only 50 examples of the medal were minted.

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Campaign Medal for 1870/71

  • Price

    $1,000 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: EE Rev: 1870 1871

  • Size

    30mm

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