Prussia, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Medal Bar Auction The year 1917 proved to

The year 1917 proved to be full of turmoil for Pengilley

raised breast star medal bed

inside a ribbed border bearing oak leaves and raised inscription “GOTT MIT UNS” (“God with us”)

as Major Mills

Prussia, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Medal Bar Auction The year 1917 proved toA medals bar with five medals including 1) A Kreuz des Allgemeinen Ehrenzeichens 1900 1918 (Cross of the General Honour Decoration), constructed of a silver Rupert cross, the obverse centre Gold medallion presents the crowned monogram WR (Wilhelm Rex), below this the year of foundation 1900, the reverse presents the inscription VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (MERIT FOR THE STATE), surrounded by an upward facing laurel wreath, maker mark on six oclock cross