France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers Hold then posted six weeks later

then posted six weeks later to the Depot at Osea Island

Herbert from the Royal Warwickshire Regiment to take over

It has the two button front flap and these painted wooden buttons show little wear

(June 1917)

his unit was assigned to the 4th Panzer Division

France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers Hold then posted six weeks laterFinely 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