Germany, Imperial. A War Medal For Non-Combatants 1870/1871 Newly Listed His official date of birth

His official date of birth was confirmed as September 18

that since there was no hope for their brother's survival

to reward persons

the obverse with silver arms and central medallion depicting a silvered Zähringer lion rampant on a red enameled background

He was serving with the Tribal Class Destroyer HMS Matabele (G 26)

Germany, Imperial. A War Medal For Non-Combatants 1870/1871 Newly Listed His official date of birth(Kriegsdenkmnze fr Nichtkmpfer 1870 1871). Constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie style ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 29 mm in diameter, oxidation of the metal evident, in overall very fine condition.