Prussian Red Cross Medal

[David S]

What is the rarity (if any) of a Prussian Red Cross Medal, 1898-1917, 3rd Class with ribbon, in original box, with shipping carton. . .

Condition looks good

Value?

Thanx

[Rick Research]

Which type?

1) round and gilt bronze (1898-1915)

2) round and gilt but zink (1915)

3) teardrop shaped (like the China and Southwest Africa campaign medals, and dark gray zink (1916-20)

[stogieman]

Doesn't matter!

Hi Dave doesn't matter which type. Cased and boxed, about $50-70, zinc to bronze gilt. Saw one of these on eBay recently. I love finding the awards in the outer cartons, they're scarcer than hen's teeth!