Campaign Medal for 1870/71

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SKU: 02.SAX.0114.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

Attributes

Country

Germany
Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Obv: EE Rev: 1870 1871
Size

30mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Campaign Medal for 1870/71 is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 51, November 6-9, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A51_129_160.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details

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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