An original French issue Franco-Prussian War Medal of 1870-1871. Issued to those with combatants service papers.
30 mm width, bronze construction. Full body Liberte` (la Republique) in combat regalia. Signed Georges Lemaire. The back inscribed "Aux Defenseurs de la Patrie." Dated 1870-1871.
Very minor contact marks. Nice deep patina. Original ribbon with pin mount.
