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

obverse with a silver and enamelled insignia affixed

(June 1917)

with a steel clip closure and when opened

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

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