Decoration for Army Veterans of 1870-1871, Miniature Silver Decoration

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 01.FRA.0166.101.01.M.000

Estimated market value:

$30 USD

  • Miniature Silver Decoration Obverse
  • Miniature Silver Decoration Obverse
  • Miniature Silver Decoration Reverse

Estimated market value:

$30 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    14mm
  • Remarks
    It was manufactured by Arthus-Bertrand Béranger, and dates to 1898-1901 based on the name of the firm.

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.

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