France, Iii Republic. A Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 Auction Archive "Spikenard" which was torpedoed and

"Spikenard" which was torpedoed and sink by enemy action on 10th February

containing three black and white photographs of Hughes: in his Canadian Army uniform

stating his occupations upon enlistment as Private Chauffeur and Mechanic

He was placed in the Convalescent Company of Panzer Grenadier Replacement Battalion 12

in bronze with blue and white enamels

France, Iii Republic. A Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 Auction Archive "Spikenard" which was torpedoed and(Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1870 1871). Instituted in 1911. In bronze, engraver marked "GEORGES LEMAIRE" on the obverse, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Franco Prussian War Commemorative Medal was instituted in November 1911 and awarded to those for service in the Franco Prussian War, July 1870 to February 1871. The medal was awarded to participants who held the combatants certificate, of which it