An 1870-71 Franco Prussian War Medal Bar Newly Listed a coveted souvenir that was

a coveted souvenir that was proudly shown off at home)

and they were to give him six grandchildren before he died in 1967

Footnote: A similar buckle is illustrated on page 578 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

later being discharged on September 25th

An 1870-71 Franco Prussian War Medal Bar Newly Listed a coveted souvenir that wasMounted for wear as originally worn, with original ribbons on metal bar: Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class, early issue with smooth arms c. 1870 71; the Franco Prussian War Medal 1870 1871 with the Gravelotte St. Privat, Metz, Villiers, and Paris bars; the Koniggratz Cross 1866, with combatant ribbon; the Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1897. All medals remain in very fine condition showing lovely patina.