FRANCE: Silver Veteran Medal for the 1870-
1871 Franco - Prussian War and the respective
clasp.
With a rare "Deputy Treasurer" clasp on the
ribbon. The clasp shows that the recipient
had been once elected to 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 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, the Germans laid siege on Paris and
later captured the city.
FULL SIZE
Franco - Prussian War 1870 1871
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos
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