Baden, Grand Duchy. A Commemorative Cross for Voluntary War Aid 1870/71 Archive marked RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker

marked RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "69" (unknown) on the reverse

The Order of Saint Andrew became Imperial Russia’s premier imperial order

surface wear evident on the eagle and wreath causing loss of detail

the brothers are both confirmed as DCM winners

Böhmer was wounded by shrapnel and remained away from the front until May 1942

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Commemorative Cross for Voluntary War Aid 1870/71 Archive marked RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker(Erinnerungskreuz fr freiwillige Hilfsttigkeit 1870 71). Instituted 25 June 1871 by Grand Duke Friedrich. (1871 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte the obverse bearing a central ribbed Geneva Cross, flanked by dates 1870 1871, situated above a Baden coat of arms, topped by a royal crown, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich, unmarked,