Decoration for Army Veterans of 1870-1871, Silver Decoration
SKU: 02.FRA.0166.101.01
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History
This Decoration was created in 1893 by the members of the Society for Veterans of 1870-1871. The Society was founded on January 1, 1893 and dissolved in 1953.
The obverse inscription, the motto of the society, translates to “Never…Forget!”
The Decoration is an unofficial award created and worn by veterans of 1870-1871. Because there was no official mandate of fabrication, there are many different versions of this decoration. The following variables may be encountered: size; composition; manufacturer; clasp; ribbon.
Versions
$145 USD
Silvered Bronze
Obv: OUBLIER...JAMAIS!
30mm
P. Harangar
This version has a "1870-1871" clasp.
N/A
Silvered Bronze
Obv: OUBLIER...JAMAIS!
Gatty, Paris
$70 USD
Gilt/Enamelled
Obv: OUBLIER...JAMAIS!
30mm
N/A
Silver
Obv: OUBLIER…JAMAIS! LES VÉTÉRANS DES ARMÉES DE TERRE ET DE MER 1870-1871 Rev: SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE DE RETRAITES FONDÉE Á PARIS LE 1ER JANVIER 1893
The obverse inscription translates to "The veterans of the Army and Navy," and the reverse inscription translates to "National Society of...
Miniatures
$30 USD
14mm
Gilt/Enamelled
It was manufactured by Arthus-Bertrand Béranger, and dates to 1898-1901 based on the name of the firm.
$30 USD
15.5mm
Silvered Bronze
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