Obverse description	The medal is a silver laurel wreath surrounding a gold medallion featuring the effigy of the Republic (left profile), surrounded by a circle of blue enamel. The whole is surmounted by an inter-army trophy featuring an anchor, two crossed cannons, a breastplate, an axe and a sword.
Obverse lettering	RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ★ 1870 ★
Obverse script	Latin
Reverse description	The medal bears the motto `Valeur et Discipline` in the center of the gold medallion, surrounded by a blue circle.
Reverse lettering	VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE
Reverse script	Latin
Engraver	Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage	ND (1870-1940)  - (fr) Poinçon `1` - ND (1870-1940)  - (fr) Poinçon tête de sanglier -
Catalog ID	3957656860
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