a Commemorative Medal for 1870/71
Footnote: The next type of the Mihai I-era Military pilot badge was instituted in the beginning of 1941 to avoid modification of badges bearing Carol II cipher
His Will dated June 12
maker marked "P W ELLIS & CO 1914" on the reverse
France, Iii Republic. A 1900-1901 China Medal With Clasp, C.1885 United Republic of a Commemorative Medal for 1870/71Constructed of silver, the obverse featuring an engraved facing left woman portrait, along with the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANAISE, reverse featuring military standards with inscription CHINE 1900 1901, marked "ARGENT" on the edge, along with unreadable hallmark, measuring 29. 53 mm diameter, suspended by ornamented dual dragons suspension on original ribbon, together with silver clasp 1900 CHINE 1901, toned silver, light contact, extremely fine.