Ref: 7036 |
France,
Return of Alsace and Lorraine to France 1918, bronze medal, by P Roger Bloche Obv:
France wearing liberty cap welcomes Alsace and Lorraine Rev: French soldier standing right, left foot on fallen German
Empire signpost, RETOUR DE L’ALSACE ET LA LORRAINE A LA FRANCE around, 11
NOVEMBRE 1918 in exergue Condition: Good very fine or better; Diameter: 68mm References: - Notes: Alsace-Lorraine was annexed to Germany after the
French defeat of 1871 (Franco-Prussian war). The Treaty of Versailles (1919)
confirmed that they were once again integral parts of France after German
defeat in the Great War. Price £95 |
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