Germany, Imperial. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Decoration

(Deutsch-Französischer Kriegs Erinnerungsmedaille). Constructed of magnetic iron retrieved from shells used on the battlefield of the Franco-Prussian War, on loop for suspension, bearing double-sided commemorative inscriptions, unmarked, measuring 41 mm in diameter, weighing 38.5 grams, with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.