Germany, Imperial. A War Medal For Non-Combatants 1870/1871 United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN THE FIRE BRIGADE”)

He had this wound dressed immediately

Footnote: Wilhelm Frick (March 12

outside edge trimmed in angled black embroidered cord

along with a green enameled partial oak and laurel wreath as well as silver gilt crossed swords between the arms of the cross

Germany, Imperial. A War Medal For Non-Combatants 1870/1871 United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of(Kriegsdenkmnze fr Nichtkmpfer 1870 1870). Constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from a trapezoidal magnetic metal backplate with a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 29. 20 mm in diameter, some oxidation of the metal evident, in overall very fine condition.