Germany, Imperial. A War Commemorative Medal For Fighters 1870/1871 Auction The cap measures 280 mm

The cap measures 280 mm x 110 mm and is overall very well preserved without signs of mothing or significant damage

Schmidt in front of his M

The following awards have been approved for services in submarines between the 1st July and the 11th November 1918

He had been a constant visitor in the trenches and shell-holes held by his troops

Crossguard with muzzle ring and quillon exhibits scattered surface rust in the nickel plating

Germany, Imperial. A War Commemorative Medal For Fighters 1870/1871 Auction The cap measures 280 mm(Kriegsdenkmnze fr Kmpfer 1870 1871). Instituted 20 May 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1871 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, affixed to zink backplate with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 28. 98 mm in diameter, the reverse is missing its catch, in overall better than very fine condition.