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

Condition: VF

Code: 24191