Decoration for Army Veterans of 1870-1871, Silver Decoration

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SKU: 02.FRA.0166.101.01.003

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

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Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    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
  • Version Remarks
    The obverse inscription translates to "The veterans of the Army and Navy," and the reverse inscription translates to "National Society of Veterans Established in Paris January 1, 1893."

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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