Prussian Campaign Medal 1870-1871 Question

[sftrooper86]

Greetings all,

I am looking for a photo of the rim inscription on some of these bronze Prussian Campaign Medals which states" Aus erobertem Geschutz". Are these around? Anyone have one for sale?

Many thanks,

Vince

[tompress]

Here please two examples of the rim inscription

greetings
Tomasz

[sftrooper86]

Thank you very much. The one medal of this type I have does not have the inscription around its rim. I am told it is a jewelers copy as used on medal bars. Does this make sense to you?

Thanks again,

Vince

 

[tompress]

Yes,  so called Zweitstücke (private purchased second pieces) without inscription are known. They were used for medal bars or as replacement for lost or damaged medal.

regards
Tomasz

[VtwinVince]

Tom is right, and there are numerous variations in the jeweler pieces, and a subculture of collectors who like them.

[sftrooper86]

Thank you Gentlemen!

So much to learn!

Vince