Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Medical Cross 1870/71 Hold 45 mm x 115 mm

45 mm x 115 mm

surface oxidation and rust evident on the reverse

The barometer is currently non-functioning

and Bulgaria (Kingdom): Order of Bravery with Crown and Crossed Silver Swords Clasp

discolouration evident in the white enamels on the reverse lower arm

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Medical Cross 1870/71 Hold 45 mm x 115 mm(Militr Sanittskreuz 1870 71). Instituted 25 August 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1876 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Lilies Cross, the obverse with an inscription of FR PFLEGE DER SOLDATEN 1870 (FOR THE CARE OF SOLDIERS 1870), the reverse with an inscription of DEN 25TEN AUGUST 1870 around a central monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig III, measuring 43. 09 mm (w) x 47. 24