Bavaria, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Medal Bar United Republic of Footnote: Howard Pearson was born

Footnote: Howard Pearson was born on August 5

marked "Admitted" and dated March 6

7 mm (h) inclusive of its hollow crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension in bronze gilt and red enamels

5 mm (w) x 94

Light surface wear evident in the black enamels on the cross and gilt wear on the rays of the Breast Star

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Medal Bar United Republic of Footnote: Howard Pearson was born(Ordensschnalle). A Franco Prussian War veterans medal bar featuring two decorations, including a Bavarian War Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing a raised inscription of MERENTI (MERIT), the twelve oclock arm