France, Iii Republic. A Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 Hold both unmarked and measuring 44

both unmarked and measuring 44 mm (w) x 109 mm (l)

He remained in the army after the war

regimental badge in silver with red

small holes along stripes

except during the two World Wars

France, Iii Republic. A Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 Hold both unmarked and measuring 44(Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1870 1871). Instituted in 1911. In bronze, engraver marked "GEORGES LEMAIRE" on the obverse, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Franco Prussian War Commemorative Medal was instituted in November 1911 and awarded to those for service in the Franco Prussian War, July 1870 to February 1871. The medal was awarded to participants who held the combatants certificate, of which it