War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71 (Kriegsdenkmünze 1870/71). The war medal was presented to officers, military physicians, civil servants and men of the German armies who took part in the Franco-Prussian war through 2 March 1871. It was also awarded to the crew of the SMS Augusta for service from 11 December 1870 to 2 March 1871. On the edge of the medal is inscribed 'Aus Erobertem Geschuetz' (made from conquered cannon). The medal is period mounted on a so-called 'Einzelspange', it comes with its functional pin/catch attachment for mounting it on a tunic. Nice original example in good condition!