A stunning piece of history, commemorating the Franco-Prussian War.
The solid bronze medal features the maid of Lorraine on the front with the important dates 1870-1914 and on the reverse side, the double cross of Lorraine, (often seen on Joan of Arc pieces) with Laurel leaves and a shield. The piece is ready for your personal inscription or monogram!
The vintage chain measures 20" in length, the medal 1.25" in diameter.
If you love French history, here is a splendid piece!
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The war was initiated by Prussia under the chancellorship of Bismarck, in support of his goal of creating a unified German empire. The war was fought, and Alsace-Lorraine subsequently annexed in order to ensure defendable borders with France. Bismark was especially eager to acquire the cities of Metz and Strasbourg. The annexation of Alsace-Lorraine by Germany after their victory in 1871, only served to widen the political rift of more than 200 years that existed between Germany and France.
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