Medal - Government of National Defense

Location France
Year 1870
Type Personality medal
Composition Copper
Weight 4.3 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Notice
Reference(s) Collignon#120
Obverse description Head of Liberty on the left. Legend around and date below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. 4 SEPT- 1870
Reverse description Circular legend and in the field, a list of names on 12 horizontal lines, and handshake in exergue. On the sides, a level on the left and a Phrygian cap on the right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GOUVERNEMENT DE LA DEFENSE NATIONALE GENERAL TROCHU / EMM. ARAGO / CREMIEUX / J. FAVRE / J. FERRY / GAMBETTA / GARNIER-PAGES GLAIS. BIZOIN / E. PELLETAN / E. PICARD / ROCHEFORT / J. SIMON.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5529688800
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