Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Fabricated from a thick grade

Fabricated from a thick grade leather with a cherry brown finish

measuring 44 mm x 36 mm

one is red white embroidery

After two years' service in China

the obverse centre bears a royal eagle

Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Fabricated from a thick grade(Deutsch Franzsischer Kriegs Erinnerungsmedaille). Constructed of magnetic iron retrieved from shells used on the battlefield of the Franco Prussian War, on loop for suspension, bearing double sided commemorative inscriptions, unmarked, measuring 41 mm in diameter, weighing 38. 5 grams, with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.