Can anyone translate the German on this ?

Smittys

Thank you in advance

coinnuttius

Do you have the medal?

YQQ

Here is about the best I can do:

With God for the Emperor, King and the Father land

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By order of His Majesty Emperor and King is this War remembrance Medal, made from Canons which were seized during this war, bestowed on to the Soldier......
********Johann Hofreuther******************
This medal was presented by the undersigned In recognition of his loyal participation in our victorious misson 1870-1871.

Bamberg, 30. November 1871
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Note:
the signator was probably either a Governor or some high ranking military officer acting by order of the Emperor.
I can not decypher that hand writing *****************as it is very hard to read.
I assume it refers to this soldiers title in the military and his regiment ID.

good luck with it...
H

Andres

Johann was a horse soldier in the royal german chevalleger (cavalry) 4th Regiment named ""Taxis""
letter is signed by Oberst (colonel) Ghoberg

the 2 shields of the lady warriors, hold the names of french towns were battles took place.
on the ground are the flags of the defeated french regiments of Emperor Napoleon the third

at least, thats what I think it says

JCMhouston

That all reads pretty close to me, really just a , thanks soldier for helping to kick some French butt, the Germans loved to celebrate that sort of thing you know.

EVillageProwler

That letter is so cool.

YQQ

Andres,
does this at all have to do with "Thurn and Taxis"??

Andres

Yes, must be. Thurn & Taxis, theres probably another regiment called Thurn .