French Franco-Prussian War, Bombardment of Strasbourg Medal
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $125.00

Original era manufacture. A very well made medallion measuring 40 mm in width. Produced to honor theBombardment of Strasbourg during the Franco-Prussian War, and made from the copper from the Nave of Strasbourg cathedral which burned during the war.The medallion is complete with its original storage box. The Strasbourg cathedral is 1000 years old, with the spire being completed in 1439.