Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Honor Cross from Hunderdorf 1880

Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Honor Cross, Hunderdorf. Pin-Back Interwar Production with Helmet and Swords 1880 Iron Cross Motifs, It is an extremely rare and very nice painted cross that is an award. Measures approximately, 49.8mm by 49.8mm in excellent condition.

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The Franco-Prussian War, also known as the Franco-German War, took place from July 19, 1870 to May 10, 1871. The war was fought between France and Prussia, which was supported by the North German Confederation and the South German states of Baden, Württemberg, and Bavaria. The war ended with a German victory.

Causes

• The war was the result of German-French animosity that had developed during the late 19th century.

• One of the direct causes was the EMS Dispatch, a telegram that was altered by Chancellor Bismarck to make it appear as if insults had been exchanged between French and Prussian dignitaries.

Results

• The war marked the end of French hegemony in continental Europe.

• The war resulted in the creation of a unified Germany.

• The war led to the capture and abdication of Napoleon III.

• The war led to the fall of the Second French Empire and the creation of the Third Republic.

Ending The Treaty of Versailles of 1871 ended the Franco-Prussian War. The treaty was signed by Adolphe Thiers of the Third French Republic and Otto von Bismarck of the newly-formed German Empire on February 26, 1871.