Germany, Schleswig-Holstein. A Medal For The Proclamation Of Frederick Viii As Duke 1864 Archive 1944 is generally considered the

1944 is generally considered the day of the liberation of Florence

In stamped brass with frosted silver nickel insignia affixed by two soldered prongs

however he went further and successfully established a bridgehead on the other side of a river two kilometres away as well

60 mm x 78 mm)

/ So let your rest be sweet and deep / In Flanders Fields

Germany, Schleswig-Holstein. A Medal For The Proclamation Of Frederick Viii As Duke 1864 Archive 1944 is generally considered the(Erinnerungsmedaille an die Proklamation Friedrichs VIII zum Herzog). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, measuring 31 mm in diameter, surface wear, along with residue evident in the recessed areas of the lettering on both sides, replacement ribbon, fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on December 27, 1863 following Friedrichs proclamation as Duke but suppressed in 1866 following Prussias annexation of the Duchies