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Kaiser Wilhelm I, whose reign as Emperor began on 18 January 1871 at Versailles, instituted the medal known as Kriegsdenkmunze fur die Feldzuge 1870-71 (War Commemorative Medal 1870-71). The obverse has the motto and an otherwise simple design. There are some slight damage marks to the edge which would affect the price. The reverse of the medal shows the intricacies of the design.
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Medals

A Green Devil Primer

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The Mariners’ Museum to mark the 20th Anniversary of USS Monitor’s Turret recovery on August 5-6

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Military History

Built on lies brought about ultimate demise

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New Gallery of Honor exhibit to be permanently installed at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center

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Military History

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Medals

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Military History

Before Rosie the Riveter...

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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

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Auction News

Earhart still flies high

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Military History

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Military History

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Military History

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Military History

The Misty Experiment Trailer

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Military History

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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

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Military History

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Military History

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Military History

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Military History

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Medals

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By Military TraderNov 22, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

National WWI Museum and Memorial celebrates 100 years since the site dedication, plus a sneak peek at Veterans Day

By Military TraderNov 2, 2021
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Roosevelt's Pine Tree Army

By Kenneth W. KippOct 28, 2021
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Medals

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Militaria Collecting 101

This "Citizen Soldier" Became a WWII  Prisoner of War

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JAG File: All things History

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JAG File: All things History

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Military History

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Military History

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Military History

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By Military TraderAug 13, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

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JAG File: All things History

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Military History

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By Military TraderJun 9, 2021
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Auction News

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By Military TraderJun 23, 2021
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Uniforms

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Military History

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Military History

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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

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