France. A Volunteer Combatant's Cross For The Franco-Prussian War, Type Ii (1870-1871) Auction Each page contains a newspaper

Each page contains a newspaper clipping image as well as a period signature

It appears he was residing on Toronto Island when his medal was forwarded to him

The scabbard is constructed of steel with a nickel plating

He eventually made his way to the French theatre of operations with the 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion

France. A Volunteer Combatant's Cross For The Franco-Prussian War, Type Ii (1870-1871) Auction Each page contains a newspaperA bronze, type II with "1870 1871" Franco Prussian War reverse centrepiece, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" on the bottom arm on the reverse, 33. 7 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Volunteer Combatant's Cross was instituted in 1935, designated for those who volunteered to serve in the First World War. It was later expanded to include those who volunteered to serve during the Franco Prussian War and the Second World War. It was