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: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st 'Ordnance' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871). With silver clasp 'Engage Volontaire'
A first type 'ordnance' issue of 36mm dimension
The official clasp denotes an award to those who had volunteered for combat service
The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, 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 rig... read more
50.00 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
Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1)
A Great War gallantry award
Metal: The flat backed insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a 'German Silver' beaded frame with 'magnetic' blackened metal cross insert
Dimension: Approximately 43mm (w)
Weight: Approximately 16g
Reverse: Retaining its original hinged pin & fittings
The Iron Cross with makers ... read more
185.00 GBP
Germany (Federal Republic): German Cross. 'Gold' 1st Class 1941. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version
This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich
Dimension: 65mm (w)
Weight: 83g
Five piece construction
The reverse with 4 x rivets & retaining its barrel hinged horizontal pin with clasp fittings as issued
An imp... read more
275.00 GBP
Germany (Federal Republic): Iron Cross 1939 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1). De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version
This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich
Metal: The cross of three piece construction. Comprising a finely beaded silver 'frosted' frame with 'magnetic' blackened iron core centre
Dimensions: 44mm
Weight: 15g
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165.00 GBP