BELGIUM: Commemorative medal for the
Mobilization of the Army during the 1870-
1871 Franco-Prussian War.
In its luxurious box of issue.
Although Belgium didn't take active part in
that war, a small amount of these medals
were awarded to those that took part in the
mobilization of the Belgian army, in order to
prevent annexation by the 2 war rivals (but
mainly from France). Soon the award was
extended also to those who participated in
disarming the soldiers and officers of the
crushed French army, who sought shelter in
Belgium after the French defeat in the fields
of Sedan.
A nice example of military history.
FULL SIZE
Franco - Prussian War 1870 1871
Item 100% original – ribbon, box original
Condition as on the photos
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