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France, Amnistie, Paix Travail, 1871, a large uniface cast bronze medal, unsigned, robed figure of France comforting a semi-naked patriot, 176mm. Extremely fine and attractively patinated, very rare; with integral suspension loop (£150-200)

Relates to the amnesty for Comunards in the Franco-Prussian war.