Frack bar - ID help needed

[PaulChep]

Another recent medalbar purchase. In decending order Purssian Long Service 25 year, 1870 War combattants ribbon, Centennial medal, The last one I am not sure about. It is from Hannover and the rim is marked to the awardee C.F.V.D. WENSE. The C could be a G. Notice the retaining bar on the back. It is hugh! I believe this bar was in the v. der Wense family, but I can id which member. Any help?

[PaulChep]

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[David S]

Nice bar

#4 looks to be the Hannover General Decoration for Combatants.

Award specifics are not known to me.

Hope it helps.

[webr55]

Last one is the commemorative medal of the battle of Langensalza 1866, which Hannover actually WON against the Prussians, but to no effect. Hannover had to surrender a few days later and was wiped off the map.

Regards
Chris

[Glenn2438]

Wense

Paul,

I found three von der Wense in the 1866 Hannoverian Rangliste. Two were retired after that campaign which leaves Premier-Lieutenant F. von der Wense of the Leib-Regiment. He transferred to Prussian Infantry Regiment Nr. 42. He is shown as an Hauptmann and company commander of 3./42 in 1872. He retired as a Major (before 1891) and was still alive and living in Hannover in 1901.

Regards
Glenn

[PaulChep]

If he retired before 1891 why does he have the centennial medal? Maybe in stayed in governement service?

[webr55]

All veterans (of 1870/71, in this case) got the Centennial.

Regards
Chris

[ADLER-WENSE]

First time poster. I know this thread is old. Once in a while I Google my family's name to see what pops up. I am a (military) history buff.

I can look him up, should be to find who it is. I have the noble family book. I can look it up.

P.S. My is Gero von der Wense

I live outside philly, PA

[Don D.]

Welcome to the forum.
Don