Medal of the Veterans of 1870-1871. 1 Classe

Silvered bronze medal in the form of a trophy of arms with loop for ribbon suspension decorated with laurel and oak leaves; the face with a trophy of military and naval arms imposed on standards above the motto ‘OUBLIER…JAMAIS!’ (Never Forget); the reverse plain; age-toned; on original somewhat tatty ribbon mounted for wear in the French style. A national society of retirees who were veterans of the 1870-1871 war against Prussia (Germany) was founded on 1 January 1893 by Commandant Charet. It met with great success, attaining a membership of more than 300,000 within ten years. A good example.