Schleswig-Holstein. A Commemorative Cross For The Schlwesig-Holdstein Army, C.1850 Auction Archive Schwäb-Gmünd) on reverse

Schwäb-Gmünd) on reverse

with a note at the top of the page reading "This man discharged August 21

his Corporal's Stripes (two beige embroidered chevron stripes sewn upon a brownish-green wool base

with the majority of the silvering on the obverse worn off

Oval medal

Schleswig-Holstein. A Commemorative Cross For The Schlwesig-Holdstein Army, C.1850 Auction Archive Schwäb-Gmünd) on reverse(Erinnerungskreuz fr die Schleswig Holsteinische Armee). Issued 1850. A black metal (magnetic) cross; the obverse with the Schleswig Holstein coat of arms, and the arms of the cross dated 1848 1849; the reverse plain; on a double loop for suspension; on a faded period original ribbon; measuring 29. 15 mm (w) x 28. 93 mm (h); weighing 8. 4 grams; in overall near very fine condition.