German, Franco-Prussian War Medal with 4 Campaign Bars
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $125.00

Original era manufacture. An issue medal, with the phrase "from captured cannon" around its edge. Original ribbon with a period looking mounting pin. Attached to the ribbon are the bars for the following campaign, with the order starting from the bottom to the top. Vionville Mars-La-Tour, Gravelotte St.Privat, Metz and Le Mans. Normal age and wear. Likely a soldier who served in the 2ndArmy commanded by Prince Friedrich Charles, possibly a cavalryman.