An 1870-71 Franco Prussian War Medal Bar GTRexclude when the French forces marched

when the French forces marched up and forced the British to fight a battle before they could depart for England

he entered the Imperial Navy as a Matrose on 1 February 1900 and was promoted to Obermatrose (Gefreiter) on 1 August 1901

with privately (unofficial) pin attached to reverse

retaining their original look through quality stitching and the high grade materials used

An 1870-71 Franco Prussian War Medal Bar GTRexclude when the French forces marchedMounted 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.