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

Note: Sale is for the 'large-size' medal only. The image of the other ordnance issue medal is only here included for illustrative purposes, and is not included in the sale

Medal fitted with original silk 'Moire' riband

Condition: GVF

Code: 23755