France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers Auction Archive separation evident on the exterior

separation evident on the exterior hinged area

An Award Document for the 1936 Olympic Medal

Lever Brothers Limited Beret (LBL maple leaf insignia

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France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers Auction Archive separation evident on the exteriorFinely 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