France - Military medal - Lot of 2 Original French Military Medals - Médaille Militaire 1870 and Croix du Combattant
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Lotto of two original French military decorations, Médaille Militaire 1870 in silver with a gold central medallion and enamel details and the bronze Croix du Combattant, both authentic period pieces sold as seen with no certificate of authenticity.
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Lot of 2 Original French Military Medals - Médaille Militaire 1870 and Croix du Combattant
Splendid lot consisting of two important authentic French military decorations from the period, ideal for militaria collectors of World War I (WW1) and European history.
The lot includes:
1. French Médaille Militaire (Third Republic Model, dated 1870): Prestigious silver decoration with a gilded central medallion and blue enamel details. Surmounted by the characteristic trophy of arms with cannons and an anchor. Complete with the original yellow and green ribbon (with natural signs of aging).
2. Croix du Combattant (Cross of the Combatant, instituted in 1930): Official bronze medal awarded to French soldiers on the front lines in the Great War. At the center features the effigy of the Republic with the Adrian helmet and the original ribbon intact.
Both pieces are strictly period items and present a beautiful original patina. Sold together as seen in the photo."
Lot of 2 Original French Military Medals - Médaille Militaire 1870 and Croix du Combattant
Splendid lot consisting of two important authentic French military decorations from the period, ideal for militaria collectors of World War I (WW1) and European history.
The lot includes:
1. French Médaille Militaire (Third Republic Model, dated 1870): Prestigious silver decoration with a gilded central medallion and blue enamel details. Surmounted by the characteristic trophy of arms with cannons and an anchor. Complete with the original yellow and green ribbon (with natural signs of aging).
2. Croix du Combattant (Cross of the Combatant, instituted in 1930): Official bronze medal awarded to French soldiers on the front lines in the Great War. At the center features the effigy of the Republic with the Adrian helmet and the original ribbon intact.
Both pieces are strictly period items and present a beautiful original patina. Sold together as seen in the photo."
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
2
Object title
Lot of 2 Original French Military Medals - Médaille Militaire 1870 and Croix du Combattant
Country of origin
France
Material
silver, bronze
Condition
Good
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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