Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Medical Cross 1870/71 certificate_of_authenticity green oxidation spots on the

green oxidation spots on the reverse

38th Bl Infy

having qualified as a Driver I

Stufe” printed in black ink

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Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Medical Cross 1870/71 certificate_of_authenticity green oxidation spots on the(Militr Sanittskreuz 1870 71). Instituted 25 August 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1876 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Lilies Cross, the obverse with an inscription of FR PFLEGE DER SOLDATEN 1870 (FOR THE CARE OF SOLDIERS 1870), the reverse with an inscription of DEN 25TEN AUGUST 1870 around a central monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig III, measuring 43. 09 mm (w) x 47. 24