France - Military medal - Lot of 2 Original French...

Lot of 2 Original French Military Medals - Médaille Militaire 1870 and Croix du Combattant Splendid lot consisting of two important authentic French military decorations from the period, ideal for militaria collectors of World War I (WW1) and European history. The lot includes: 1. French Médaille Militaire (Third Republic Model, dated 1870): Prestigious silver decoration with a gilded central medallion and blue enamel details. Surmounted by the characteristic trophy of arms with cannons and an anchor. Complete with the original yellow and green ribbon (with natural signs of aging). 2. Croix du Combattant (Cross of the Combatant, instituted in 1930): Official bronze medal awarded to French soldiers on the front lines in the Great War. At the center features the effigy of the Republic with the Adrian helmet and the original ribbon intact. Both pieces are strictly period items and present a beautiful original patina. Sold together as seen in the photo."

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