Antique FRENCH Bronze War Medal MARIANNE 18701871 Pendant Necklace Vintage Link Chain




From our French Military Collection.... A stunning piece of history, commemorating the Franco-Prussian War. The solid bronze medal features the Marianne, the French symbol of the Republic on the front with the words "Republique Francaise". On the back are the important dates 1870-1871 as well as a Flag, knives, anchor and the words, "Aux Defenseurs de la Patrie". The piece is singed on the front, "Georges Le Maire". The vintage chain measures 28" in length, the medal 1 1/8" in diameter. If you love French history, here is a splendid piece! 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. Lynn Konrad
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