Germany, Third Reich. A Vienna Mining Administration Stamp certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 1870-1871 Commemorative Medal

Footnote: The 1870-1871 Commemorative Medal was a Belgian campaign medal established by royal decree on September 20

the 1st Battalion Halifax Rifles

These are in great condition

the reverse bearing a handwritten inscription of “RÖHM BESUCHT GRUPPE NIEDERRHEIN” (“RÖHM VISITING GROUP LOWER RHINE”)

Germany, Third Reich. A Vienna Mining Administration Stamp certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 1870-1871 Commemorative Medal(Oberbergamt Wien Stempel). Constructed of a toned magnetic iron shaft, the base affixed with a brass stamp featuring a central German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of OBERBERGAMT WIEN (MINING ADMINISTRATION VIENNA), otherwise unmarked, measuring 105 mm in total length, demonstrating loss of finish and minor surface oxidation throughout the handle, in near extremely fine condition.