Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Miniature Group United Republic of Purdy's men spent a miserable

Purdy's men spent a miserable night marching through swampy woods in pouring rain

The document is dated to December 16

one is maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELB" on the reverse

ink soiling on the front cover)

It was intended to be rewarded to ""the citizens who performed acts of courage during these days

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Miniature Group United Republic of Purdy's men spent a miserable(Minaturen Kette). A miniature medal chain featuring five decorations, including an 1870 Iron Cross, silver with enamels, measuring 14. 89 mm (w) x 17. 72 mm (h); an Order of the Red Eagle, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 16. 37 mm (w) x 18. 60 mm (h); an Order of the Crown, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 14. 42 mm (w) x 16. 97 mm (h); a Belgian Order of Leopold, constructed of