Baden, Grand Duchy. A Field Service Medal, For Franco-Prussian War Service Newly Listed on Observatory Ridge during the

on Observatory Ridge during the Battle of Mount Sorrel

CONNOLLY Private 1st Class

and some staining along to of postcard and page

red inkstamp

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Field Service Medal, For Franco-Prussian War Service Newly Listed on Observatory Ridge during the(Felddienst Auszeichnung). Instituted 27 January 1839 by Grand Duke Leopold. (1839 1871 issue). Constructed of bronzed copper, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 1870 clasp indicating issue for Franco Prussian War service, the obverse bearing a raised Baden griffin clutching a sword and shield bearing the Grand Duchys coat of arms, topped by an inscription of FR BADENS EHRE (FOR BADENS HONOUR), the reverse bearing a wreathed