Victory at Sedan 1870 - 150th Anniversary

[Willi Z.]

Today represents the Prussian victory at Sedan 150 years ago, which ultimately only marked the end of the first part of the Franco-Prussian War. So, I thought I would commemorate that victory with a couple of "Type A" 1870 EKII medal bars, two medal bars with the "Sedan" bar, and a number of "Alte Kämpfer" medal bars, respresenting all three (1864, 1866, and 1870/1871) Wars of Unification.

[Willi Z.]

An original era print of the battle.

[gregM]

Nicely done.

[sfk20]

Very cool, makes me wonder if there are any commemorations planned in Germany for the anniversary of unification in January (I doubt it). Thanks for posting

[Dansson]

Nice!

[Jelle M.]

Impressive dedicated collection Willi.
Thanks for sharing.

Jelle

[VtwinVince]

Excellent, my favourite era in German history. I have an EK1 actually won at this battle. And of course the modern Germans will not be inclined to commemorate their history, as it all led to Hitler anyway......

[Willi Z.]

Thanks gentlemen!

Vince, it would be great to see that EKI.

I too find this era interesting. A relatively new collecting interest, which is rather challenging. Most of the references are long out of print German publications. But, recently "Verlag Militaria" published their 2-volume series on the Franco-Prussian War, and my copies are still enroute. Their series of books on post-1871 German uniforms, equipment, weapons, etc, have reignited my interests in those items as well.