Belgium, Kingdom. A 1870-1871 War Medal United Republic of on original short neck ribbon

on original short neck ribbon with fasteners on the end (as originally worn by the recipient)

Met 3 109Fs on way

30 mm (w) x 31

at the new army's head

the other end flowing freely

Belgium, Kingdom. A 1870-1871 War Medal United Republic of on original short neck ribbonIn bronze, measuring 31. 5 mm, original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 1870 1871 Commemorative Medal was a Belgian campaign medal established by royal decree on September 20, 1911. It was awarded to all members of the Belgian Army who were mobilized during the period from July 15, 1870 to March 5, 1871 during the Franco Prussian War. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage