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2024 - WAR - "TO THE DEFENDERS OF CHATEAUDUN (Eure et Loir) 18 OCTO…
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Estimate €35
Description
WAR - "TO THE DEFENDERS OF CHATEAUDUN (Eure et Loir) 18 OCTOBER 1870": Town coat of arms crowned with 4 towers on a baroque shield surrounded by oak and laurel leaf palms - 13-line text on reverse: "VON WITTICH'S ARMY ATTACKS CHATEAUDUN - The inhabitants, national guards, firemen, marksmen from Paris, Nantes and Cannes (barely 1,000 men) support the siege. The town was bombarded, stormed and partly burnt". Medal signed by Herluison, publisher. 36 mm - gilt copper, very good SUP condition with its original lustre.
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About the sale SALE CHRONO history and numismatics, MEDALS, JETONS and CURRENCIES ORLEANS and LOIRET & bordering + miscellaneous.
Auction location
Auction time 06/26/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 87494668
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