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    In my collection I have the attached decoration from the Franco Prussian war 1870-71, awarded by the state of Bavaria, unfortunately some damage to the reverse. Is this a military decoration, or red cross? and is it a female/male award.

    The construction is quite elaborate, with the thin gold edges around the cross, individual pieces soldered to the basic cross. is this a rare or common piece

    Any info greatly appreciated.

    regards

    Alex K

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    Hi Alex K,

    The damage to the reverse of your badge is most unfortunate. Because it is rather unique, I hope that you do not mind if I post a picture of what it would look like intact for the benefit of the members who may not have seen one.

    Best wishes,

    Wild Card :cheers:

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    Hi Alex,

    it is a male/female award, founded by King Ludwig II, 12. May 1871, awarded by the ministry of the interior.

    Enclosed is an award document for the practical doctor Dr. Wilhelm Miehr in Augsburg:

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    Regards

    Uwe

     

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    Alex K said:
    Hi Wild Card, no I don't mind, nice piece you have, pity obout the damage to mine. Is your ribbon original

    Alex

    Hi Alex K,

    Thank you and yes, as near as I can tell, this is an original ribbon.

    Below is another example with some friends, which was obviously awarded to a woman. I realize that I have posted this group before; but felt that for the benefit of our newer forum members that it should be brought back out.

    Best wishes,

    Wild Card

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    Hi, another nice example, especially with the original case, is there any notation on the lid to the case or completely blank? Judging by the size of the cross, the case must be quite small

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    Servus Alex,

     

    the case has only a blind embossed line at the top and has no hinge 
    but only a strip of linen. The jobs were shared by Quellhorst and 
    Hausinger. The cases are identical except for the manufacturer's 
    name in the lid. Above you can see a Quellhorst Cross of Merit in 
    a Hausinger case. 
    
    Here I have added a Quellhorst case. If I can still remember that, 
    around 1200 crosses have been awarded.
    
    Best wishes
    Walter

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