Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Auction Archive "CAP ARCONA" embroidered in pearl

"CAP ARCONA" embroidered in pearl white lettering

In reply to a request from the Germans for a 24-hour truce to evacuate Dutch civilians through the Canadian lines

Army Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon Bar (10

The institution date unknown

maroon velvet recessed medal bed

Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Auction Archive "CAP ARCONA" embroidered in pearl(Dppeler Sturmkreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Prussian Imperial Eagle perched on top of a canon, the arms inscribed DPPEL 18. APR. 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 31. 67 mm (w) x 36. 55 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.