Belgian Commemorative Medal 1870–71 (Fr. Médaille Commémorative 1870–71, Dutch: Herinneringsmedaille 1870–71), established by royal decree on September 20, 1911, and awarded to all members of the Belgian Army who served from July 15, 1870, through March 5, 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War; the obverse features the coat of arms of Belgium with the royal crown and the motto“L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE”(Eng. “Strength in Unity”), the reverse features the monogram of King Albert I; bronze.
Designer: Leopold Wiener
manufacturer: Koninklijke Munt van België (English: Royal Mint of Belgium)
