Medal - Government of National Defense 1870 front Medal - Government of National Defense 1870 back
Medal - Government of National Defense 1870 photo
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Medal - Government of National Defense

1870 year
Copper 4.3 g 23 mm
Description
Location
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1870
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#325462
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Circular legend and in the field, a list of names on 12 horizontal lines, and handshake in exergue. On the sides, a level on the left and a Phrygian cap on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOUVERNEMENT DE LA DEFENSE NATIONALE
GENERAL TROCHU / EMM. ARAGO / CREMIEUX / J. FAVRE / J. FERRY / GAMBETTA / GARNIER-PAGES GLAIS. BIZOIN / E. PELLETAN / E. PICARD / ROCHEFORT / J. SIMON.

Edge

Plain