Two German Ss Insignia Newly Listed the War Merit Medal 1870-1871

the War Merit Medal 1870-1871 is reverse mounted

He was promoted to Sergeant-Mechanic (Air Mechanic 1st Class) on October 1

Friedrich Christiansen and number stamped "318" below

Federal Republic of Germany

Two German Ss Insignia Newly Listed the War Merit Medal 1870-1871SS Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss was worn by members of the SS Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops), stitched on side of a cap; constructed of black cloth with a silver grey machine embroidered edelweiss with yellow stamen; in mint condition; Waffen SS Tropical Sleeve Eagle BeVo style woven eagle in golden color threads, on a black rayon background, un issued, in mint condition.