maker marked "WHITEHEAD & HOAG" on the reverse
The top of the page shows an intricate picture of the coat of arms of the city
case exhibiting light scuffing on the exterior
crazing and light soiling evident on the belt from active use
killed one man and injured more than 200 others
Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A Franco-Prussian War Combatant Auction maker marked "WHITEHEAD & HOAG"(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a Franco Prussian War combatant featuring four decorations, including: 1. A Red Eagle Order Silver Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Cross Patte overlaid by a central Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I, topped by a crown and loop, unmarked, measuring 25. 11 mm (w) x 37. 95 mm (h),