Bavaria, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Medal Bar United Republic of marked STERLING" on the reverse

marked STERLING" on the reverse

5 mm (w) x 94

The second one is dated to Wolterdingen on October 16

Light surface wear evident in the black enamels on the cross and gilt wear on the rays of the Breast Star

He died on December 24

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Medal Bar United Republic of marked STERLING" on the reverse(Ordensschnalle). A Franco Prussian War veterans medal bar featuring two decorations, including a Bavarian War Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing a raised inscription of MERENTI (MERIT), the twelve oclock arm