Victory against France

€365,326.00
LocationPrussia, Kingdom of
Year1870
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionGold
Weight54.62 g
Diameter46 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) KR Med 3#64, Ebner#153
Obverse descriptionGermania in a winged helmet with a sword and shield is standing on French trophies from the front, with the cityscape of Paris in the background.
Obverse letteringRUHM UND EHRE GERMANIENS SÖHNEN * SIEG ÜBER D. FRANZOSEN 1870. * DESCHLER
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionIn five medallions connected by laurel branches, the heads of King Wilhelm of Prussia, King Ludwig II of Bavaria, King Charles of Württemberg, Grand Duke Friedrich of Baden and Grand Duke Ludwig III. from Hesse. In the center a double-headed eagle and between the medallions hatched shields with the coats of arms or colors of the states concerned.
Reverse letteringEINIG MACHT STARK
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverDeschler & Sohn, Munich then Aschheim, Germany (1831-1997)
Mintage1870  - -
Catalog ID8859275360
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