File:Siege of Paris 1870-1871, Pigeon Post Medal for French Military Communications.jpg
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English: Siege of Paris 1870-1871, Pigeon Post Medal for French Military Communications.
Bronze medallion, d. = 63 mm. During the course of the siege, pigeons were regularly taken out of Paris by balloon. Initially, one of the pigeons carried by a balloon was released as soon as the balloon landed so that Paris could be apprised of its safe passage over the Prussian lines. A pigeon is released by the city goddess Lutetia sitting l. on a cannon. In the background up at r. a hot air balloon carrying homing pigeons. 2 lines in exergue: "PARIS 1870-1871"/ A pigeon landing l., curved above: "MINISTÈRE DE LA GUERRE", 2 lines in exergue: "COMMUNICATIONS AÉRIENNES". Button 12. Artist: C. (Charles Jean Marie) Degeorge, 1837 Paris - 1888 Paris Condition: EXTREMELY FINE, little tarnish. |
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