marked MADE IN ENGLAND
painted in blue-gray
Prussia: War Merit Medal 1870-1871 (bronze
France (four kilometres north-west of Arras)
arriving in France on the 12th
A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Newly Listed marked MADE IN ENGLANDHeavy version, four rivets, in silvered tombac and enamels, partially patinated, it weighs 70. 2 grams, measuring 63. 13mm x 63. 04mm, unmarked, but a textbook example by maker Deschler & Sohn, no damages to enamels, a slightly worn example, in extremely fine condition. Carefully protected by items original case of issue, with a strong push button catch, a recently repaired hinge, and importantly, with strong traces of silvering remaining on band,