Germany, Imperial. A War Medal For Franco-Prussian War 1870/71 To Oberstleutnant Of Artillery Friese Auction Archive He made Captain in 1931

He made Captain in 1931

He joined the DAF on February 1

with moderate corrosion on the reverse

this medal had to be privately purchased by veterans themselves

a silver cross pattée with blue enamels

Germany, Imperial. A War Medal For Franco-Prussian War 1870/71 To Oberstleutnant Of Artillery Friese Auction Archive He made Captain in 1931The War Commemorative Medal mentioned in the document is made of steel, which was the version for non combatants, as opposed to the bronze version for combatants, yet in the document it is stated that the recipient received a combatant ribbon. The recipient is Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) of the Artillery, Karl Ludwig Friese, Commander of Replacement Battalion of the East Prussian Field Artillery Regiment No. 1. The document is dated to