Germany, Imperial. An Army Drum Hanger Newly Listed 1859 and awarded to the

1859 and awarded to the soldiers of the Army of Italy and sailors who participated in the French war against Austria

61mm x 40 mm

crazing and cracking

In May 1916 - Five divisional Cyclist Battalions were formed

Spriggs later settled in Canada

Germany, Imperial. An Army Drum Hanger Newly Listed 1859 and awarded to the(Trommelgehnge). Constructed of patinated bronze, consisting of a stylized Prussian national eagle with featuring in high detail, with the eagle perched on top of a bar from which two curved hooks emanate, topped by a hinge with an integral loop connecting to a period original black leather belt hanger, unmarked, the eagle measuring 98 mm (w) x 95 mm (h), overall, with only minor oxidation and fatigue evident to the bronze and leather, respectively,