France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. Silver 'Large' type, or 'Grande Modele' (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-71)
A large 'Silvered' bronze issue of the 'Grande Modele' medal type, being a substantive and impressive 36mm dimension medal
The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71
With 'Bronze' metal mark and makers mark logo for 'Arthus Bertrand et Compagnie' indented on flat rim of medal
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70.00 GBP
France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st 'Ordnance' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871)
An 'Ordnance' issue medal. 30mm dimension
The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71
The medal with 'Cornucopia' logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field
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25.00 GBP
France: Medal of the Veterans of the War 1870-1871 (Medaille des Veterans de 1870-1871). With gilt clasp '1870-1871'
The gilt & enamel medal retaining its original silk riband
Until the retroactive creation of the Franco-Prussian War Medal in 1911, this attractive gilt & enamelled medal was one of a series of unofficial medals that were popularly worn by veterans of the Franco-Prussian War 1870-71
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25.00 GBP
France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918)
The medal retaining a length of original silk moire riband
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20.00 GBP
France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918)
The medal retaining good long clean length of original silk moire riband
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20.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour of the Department & Communities (Medaille D'Honneur Departmentale et Communale). 2nd type. Third class 'Silver' grade medal
2nd type insignia are 32mm wide
Instituted in 1945, and last awarded in 1987, as a long service award for eligible civil servants and elected council officials working in the Department of Community Service. The medal was awarded in three grades or degrees. Silver or 3rd class awards for 25 years service; Gilt (vermeil) or 2nd class awards with rosette for 35 years service; and '... read more
15.00 GBP
France: Sapeurs et Pompiers (Fire Brigade) lot of 3 miscellaneous medallets including a boxed Miniature Honorary Members Medal of the National Federation of Sapeurs-Pompiers (S.P.F.)
The gilt & enamel miniature medal is a uniface award, suspended form a tricolour' silk riband. It is an 'Honorary Members' medal of the Federation Nationale S.P.A.. In centre of the miniature medal is the legend 'Membre Honoraire'. Sold together with issue card box of issue
The riband of the of the miniature medal retaining its original silk tri-colour riband and complete with hi... read more
15.00 GBP
France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 2nd 'Large' type, or 'Grande Modele' (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-71)
A second type medal, being the 'Grande Modele' type being a substantive and impressive 36mm dimension
The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71
With 'Bronze' and makers mark logo for 'Arthus Bertrand et Comapgnie' indented on flat rim of medal
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45.00 GBP
France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st 'Ordnance' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871)
An 'Ordnance' first type medal. 30mm dimension
The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71
The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field
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25.00 GBP
France: Legion of Honour (Legion d'Honneur). Commander’s neck badge. 3rd Repblic issue with dated obverse
The large and impressive silver, gilt & enamel insignia has dimensions approximately 82mm including wreath suspension x 62mm
The insignia is fitted with a full size silk 'moire' neck cravat riband, with silk 'ties'
Contained in leather bound plush hinged case of issue. The case ith the name of the order in gilt tooled letters on outside upper lid of case
415.00 GBP