A Franco-Prussian War Merit Medal 1870-1871 For Combatants Newly Listed Two thistles adorn the bottom

Two thistles adorn the bottom of the quoit with St Andrew and the Cross to the non voided centre

Turkish hallmarked on reverse

The reverse has the same coat of Royal Arms and shield found on both the First China War Medal with the inscription ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACIM and the word CHINA in the exergue below

whereas the Type II version presented here was instituted on July 15

who also won a "mention" for operations in Archangel in 1919 Distinguished Service Order

A Franco-Prussian War Merit Medal 1870-1871 For Combatants Newly Listed Two thistles adorn the bottomA Franco Prussian War Merit Medal 1870 1871 for Combatants Bronze gilt, 28. 5 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a trapezoid suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine.