France. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Medal 1870-1871 Buy Now wooden plates embedded into either

wooden plates embedded into either side of the handle and held in place via brass screws and central pins

the chape and locket each held firmly in place (one screw is missing)

When the Chileans demanded his surrender

maker marked “RZM” (rest illegible)

France. A Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Medal 1870-1871 Buy Now wooden plates embedded into eitherIn bronze, engraver marked ""GEORGES LEMAIRE"" on the obverse, cornucopia hallmarked and marked ""BRONZE"" on the edge, 29. 5 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Franco Prussian War Commemorative Medal was instituted in November 1911, for award to those with service in the Franco Prussian War, from July 1870 to February 1871. The medal was awarded to participants who held the combatants certificate, of which it is believed 150,000