Schleswig-Holstein. A Commemorative Cross For The War Years Of 1848-1849 GTRexclude shield emblazoned with the Union

shield emblazoned with the Union Badge

other cavalryman in the background beside the tent at the far left

with original strap

General Manager of the transatlantic shipping company White Star Line of England

Schleswig-Holstein. A Commemorative Cross For The War Years Of 1848-1849 GTRexclude shield emblazoned with the Union(Erinnerungskreuz fr die schleswig holsteinische Armee an die Kriegsjahre 1848 1849). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central coat of arms of Schleswig Holstein, flanked by dates 1848 1849, unmarked, measuring 28. 67 mm (w) x 33. 00 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.