France, 1871. FRANCE, Siege of Paris, Aerial Communications, bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, standing figure of Paris with rifle against a backdrop of the besieged city, balloon in background, reverse monument with names of engagements around, 74mm, cornucopia hallmark (CGMP p.74; Malpas 98; BDM I, 402). A few marks on rim, otherwise extremely fine; in fitted leather case (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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