Germany, Imperial. A War Commemorative Medal For Fighters 1870/1871 Auction states: “The steamer Northcote had

states: “The steamer Northcote had a narrow escape

was awarded to three recipients

He had been a constant visitor in the trenches and shell-holes held by his troops

The following awards have been approved for services in submarines between the 1st July and the 11th November 1918

one of the wagons loaded with bails of hay and pulled by two horses

Germany, Imperial. A War Commemorative Medal For Fighters 1870/1871 Auction states: “The steamer Northcote had(Kriegsdenkmnze fr Kmpfer 1870 1871). Instituted 20 May 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1871 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, affixed to zink backplate with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 28. 98 mm in diameter, the reverse is missing its catch, in overall better than very fine condition.