In 1865, Zeppelin was appointed adjutant of the King of Württemberg and as general staff officer participated in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. He was awarded the Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross) of the Military Merit Order of Württemberg. In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871 a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines, during which he narrowly avoided capture, made him famous among many Germans.
in 1865, ZePpelin WAS Appointed ADjUtant of THe king of wÜrTTEmberg and as gEnerAl staff OFfIcer Participated in the aUsTRO-prussIan war of 1866. he was awARDed the riTTeRkReUz (knIGhT's crosS) of the miLitary mEriT orDeR OF württemberg. iN thE frAnco-pRusSian wAR of 1870–1871 a recOnnAIsSance misSion bEHind enemy lines, DUriNG WHIch hE narROwlY avOidEd Capture, made him famoUs aMOng maNy GErMans.