Medal of the War Volunteers 1870/71
Medal of the war volunteers 1870/71 (Medaille der Kriegs-Freiwilligen 1870/71)
This medal was awarded or issued to volunteers in memory of the war of 1870/71. It can be assumed that the loaned members were members of the association.
I am not aware of any further information.
Round medal made of gun bronze with a rim.
Front:
In the middle of a pedestal, sitting on a throne Germania with a crown.In the right hand a scepter with a (Prussian) eagle, on the left a standing sword.To the left standing a woman in a robe with a crown, to the right holding a harp.to the right standing a man in a robe with his right hand resting on a sword and shield on the right.
Small at the bottom: MOD.A.M.WOLFF.FEC. WERNER SÖHNE BERLIN
Small under the base 1905 (assumed foundation date)
Back:
3/4 of the 5 line font enclosed by a wreath of oak leaves:
VERBAND DER KRIEGS FREIWILLIGEN VON 1870-71
AUS EROBERTEM GESCHÜTZ
(ASSOCIATION OF WAR VOLUNTEERS OF (small) 1870-71 At the bottom FROM CONQUERED PROTECTED )
Diameter: 50mm
Weight: 54g
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Medal of the war volunteers 1870/71 (Medaille der Kriegs-Freiwilligen 1870/71)
This medal was awarded or issued to volunteers in memory of the war of 1870/71. It can be assumed that the loaned members were members of the association.
I am not aware of any further information.
Round medal made of gun bronze with a rim.
Front:
In the middle of a pedestal, sitting on a throne Germania with a crown.In the right hand a scepter with a (Prussian) eagle, on the left a standing sword.To the left standing a woman in a robe with a crown, to the right holding a harp.to the right standing a man in a robe with his right hand resting on a sword and shield on the right.
Small at the bottom: MOD.A.M.WOLFF.FEC. WERNER SÖHNE BERLIN
Small under the base 1905 (assumed foundation date)
Back:
3/4 of the 5 line font enclosed by a wreath of oak leaves:
VERBAND DER KRIEGS FREIWILLIGEN VON 1870-71
AUS EROBERTEM GESCHÜTZ
(ASSOCIATION OF WAR VOLUNTEERS OF (small) 1870-71 At the bottom FROM CONQUERED PROTECTED )
Diameter: 50mm
Weight: 54g