Germany, Imperial. A Ribbon Bar for a Franco-Prussian War Combatant Hold within a blue enameled ring

within a blue enameled ring inscribed with Order’s motto of “VOM FELS ZUM MEER” (“FROM THE CLIFFS TO THE SEA”)

A Cross Pattée constructed of silver with blue enamel

very fine condition with some fraying and two minor tears

and to Captain Wise of the Wilson line steamer Ontario they owe their lives

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton under the authority of G

Germany, Imperial. A Ribbon Bar for a Franco-Prussian War Combatant Hold within a blue enameled ring(Bandschnalle). A ribbon bar for a distinguished Franco Prussian War combatant featuring five decorations, including an 1870 Iron Cross II Class with 25th Jubilee Clasp, A Prussian General Honour Decoration, a Long Service Award, a War Commemorative Medal of 1870 71 with four campaign clasps, and a Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Medal, affixed to a 155 mm long bar with a horizontal pinback and maroon wool reverse liner, unmarked, in extremely fine