Set of awards to the women participants of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71 gg

A rare set of medals, including the medal veteran of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71 gg on tape for women and the iron cross for women and girls "For merit" in the years 1870-71, in the case. This award is very rare. In the centre of the obverse of the cross has invoice red enamel Geneva cross. In the reverse of the cross depicts entwined initials of the founder and Empress "AW"on the upper beam of the relief image of the Prussian Royal crown on the bottom of the year "1870 — 1871".The original cross on white ribbon with black edging. Included with the cross attached original box. The guarantee of authenticity.

Cross for women and girls of merit in the years 1870-71 (it. Verdienstkreuz für Frauen und Jungfrauen) — Prussian state award. This cross was founded by king and Emperor Wilhelm I on March 22, 1871 for women and girls who have shown tireless will of the victim during the war in discharging the responsibilities of nurses and physician's assistants during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1871 years. All the awards were made at the personal suggestion of the Queen Augusta, was subsequently approved by the Emperor Wilhelm I and his name handed. The first award made on 9 April 1871. However, 35 women relatives of the ruling house was awarded this award as eminent patrons of voluntary care for the wounded. The last two awards took place in 1875, although it was January 3, 1873 William I signed the papers on their award. Just cross awarded 2979 people, including 78 women are not of German origin. The grounds for the award: be tireless will of the victim during the war in discharging the responsibilities of nurses and physician's assistants during the war.