France Franco Prussian War 1870 1871 Veteran Medal Oublier Jamais with Clasps 1870-1871 & Vice President

FRANCE: Silver Veteran Medal for the 1870 -1871 
Franco - Prussian War. With the "1870-1871" bar and 
a rare "Vice President" clasp on the ribbon. 
The clasp "Vice President" shows that the recipient 
held the respective office within the structure of the 
Veteran's Assosiation.
"OUBLIER JAMAIS" ("Never Forget")  
The medal was issued by the French National Society 
of Retirees (established in 1893 by Commandant 
Charet). 
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870 was fought between 
the 2nd French Empire and the German states led by 
the Kingdom of Prussia.
After a series of German victories (Battle of Sedan, 
Siege of Metz), Emperor Napoleon III was captured, 
the 3rd French Republic was declared, the French 
Army was decisively defeated and the Germans laid
siege on Paris and later captured the city.

FULL SIZE

Franco - Prussian War 1870 1871 

Item 100% original - ribbon original but faded

Condition as on the photos: some chipping on the 
"Vice President" bar

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