119 - Bavarian speech given at the Veterans' Day in Altusried on 28 Ottb. 1871 by Mayor Kiechle. Probably autograph manuscript with signature. 9 pp. on 6 thread-stitched sheets. (each c. 23 x 14.5 cm) ... Who would have believed that in a difficult war we would have fought so many victories in such a short time, and that such a glorious peace would have come about by facing such large enemy forces! . But the unjust war, which the Emperor of the French, the cunning Napoleon, declared against us, cried out to God Almighty for revenge and He blessed the weapons of the German army, so that victory followed victory ... - Fold marks, somewhat creased, slightly stained in places, ink somewhat smudged in the last two lines, otherwise in good condition. Speech given at the Veterans' Day in Altusried by Mayor Kiechle. Probably manuscript by his own Hand with signature. This lot is taxed according to the rules. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.