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the obverse centre bears a royal eagle

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Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse centre bears a(Deutsch Franzsischer Kriegs Erinnerungsmedaille). Constructed of magnetic iron retrieved from shells used on the battlefield of the Franco Prussian War, on loop for suspension, bearing double sided commemorative inscriptions, unmarked, measuring 41 mm in diameter, weighing 38. 5 grams, with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.