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    Medal box

    Dear Gents,
    I would like to ask your help to identify this medal box, and opinions about originality. I got it from a flee-market seller for free, but I don't collect awards and medals.
    Many many thanks for your hep!
    Best regards,
    immer
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    #2
    Don't know if it is original but certainly used for the Hindenburg cross.

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      #3
      Uum? An odd one indeed. It's not one of the variety I've personally seen, and as to if this case started life intentionally for the Honour Cross, I would very much doubt that.

      Does the main base come out? To the rear of the case the cardboard border looks a little bowed and the line of the base felt interrupted too.

      I also notice a fold crease in the ribbon, how is the ribbon attached the lid liner?

      In fact, have you tried to fit an Honour Cross into the circular recess?


      Kind regards,

      Marcus

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        #4
        Hi,

        I think all of you are assuming that the ribbon is for the Hindenburgh cross which is causing confusion on the identification of the case.

        I believe the ribbon is for the 1870-1871 Franco Prussian Campaign medal and that is what this case is for. The 1870 campaign medal is a round medal and has the exact same ribbon as the Hindenburg cross. Additionally, the case pattern is similar to pre WWI cases for medals in terms if style.

        Thoughts?

        Gary B

        (Photo from e-Medals)
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        ANA LM #1201868, OMSA LM #60, OVMS LM #8348

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          #5
          I think you nailed it

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