Germany. Franco Prussian war medal. 1870-71 #sherborne Corroded area/metal flaw to front

Corroded area/metal flaw to front of bust

holding palm and wreath

Correctly impressed and with the original case and mounted for wear

Verdigris spot above head

Germany. Franco Prussian war medal. 1870-71 #sherborne Corroded area/metal flaw to frontThis gilt bronze campaign medal was instituted on 20th May 1871 & presented to officers, military physicians, civil servants & men of the German armies, and to the crew of the SMS Augusta, who took part in the Franco Prussian War 1870 71 Obverse: 1870 1871 within a laurel wreath upon the Iron Cross Reverse: Crowned monogram of King Wilhelm I & inscription 'Dem Siegreichen Heere' (To the victorious army), surrounded by 'Gott war mit uns Ihm sei die