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War Commemorative Medal of 1870-1871
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1871-1872 |
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| Thickness | 2.42 mm |
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| Obverse description | Crowned royal cypher of Wilhelm I in relief at center, below which appears the legend 'Für Pflichttreue im Kriege' in two lines. A circular border legend surrounds the field, reading 'Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre', separated by a small star at the bottom. |
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| Reverse description | A stylized Iron Cross with radiating rays between the arms fills the field. At the center, the dates '1870' and '1871' are displayed in two lines, encircled by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon bow at the base. |
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| Reverse lettering | 1870 1871 |
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