France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers certificate_of_authenticity a two-seater biplane which had

a two-seater biplane which had made its well received debut in 1931 and become the primary trainer at RAF stations and later

of those 234 in silver gilt (218 during WWI)

63mm x 68mm

of Russian origin

France, Republic. An 1871 Franco-Prussian War Lorraine Patriotic Badge By Piel Brothers certificate_of_authenticity a two-seater biplane which hadFinely produced in silver with blue enameled cross which swivels in storks beak; measuring 67 mm in length, with hallmark on reverse wing for the Piel Brothers; lightly worn, very fine. Footnote: After the Franco Prussian war symbolic jewelry became extremely popular in France as a way to display patriotism for the lost territories of Alsace and Lorraine. The first examples were manufactured by Parisian jewelry firms. It was at this time that the