France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers Hold An outstanding example

An outstanding example

with a steel clip closure and when opened

and Memorial Cross (636623 Pte

(June 1917)

obverse with a silver and enamelled insignia affixed

France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers Hold An outstanding exampleFinely produced in silver with blue enameled cross which swivels in storks beak; measuring 67 mm in length, with hallmark on reverse wing for the Piel Brothers; lightly worn, very fine. Footnote: After the Franco Prussian war symbolic jewelry became extremely popular in France as a way to display patriotism for the lost territories of Alsace and Lorraine. The first examples were manufactured by Parisian jewelry firms. It was at this time that the