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

A first type 'ordnance' issue of 36mm dimension The official clasp denotes an award to those who had volunteered for combat service The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, 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 Medal retains its original silk moire riband now stitched and fitted with a traditional French mounting bar or 'Boule' and as-worn A most attractive example of the Franco-Prussian War Medal Condition: GVF