France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st 'Ordnance' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871)

An 'Ordnance' issue medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 The medal with 'Cornucopia' logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF