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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

 

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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

France, Return of Alsace and Lorraine to France 1918, bronze medal , by P Roger BlocheFrance, Return of Alsace and Lorraine to France 1918, bronze medal , by P Roger Bloche

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