Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Auction in Amherst

in Amherst

very sharp tip and sharpened edges

on original violet ribbon with beaver icon pinback hanger

(Medaglia Al Merito "Benemerito Della Patria")

Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Auction in Amherst(Dppeler Sturmkreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Prussian Imperial Eagle perched on top of a canon, the arms inscribed DFFEL 18. APR. 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 31. 64 mm (w) x 36. 78 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.