1870 French National Guard Mobilization Medal

Regular price £29.00 GBP

Obverse: Features a powerful depiction of the French Republic, represented by a feminine profile with flowing hair, symbolizing liberty.
Obverse legend: AUX ARMES LA PATRIE EST EN DANGER
Reverse: A detailed image of the iconic French military shako, symbolizing the Garde Mobile of Paris, surrounded by text.
Reverse legend: UNION DES FRANÇAIS À PARIS GARDE MOBILE 7BRE 1870
Edge: Plain
Metal: Brass Gilt
Weight: ± 3.38 g
Diameter: ± 21.5 mm
Historical Context: This medal commemorates the mobilization of the French Garde Mobile in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War, a critical period when the defense of Paris and the Republic was paramount.
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SKU: MED165-

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