France, Republic. Sixteen Military Insignia Badges Newly Listed 3) A First War Period

3) A First War Period “For the Fatherland” Commemorative Medal

In silver with period ribbon

the people rise against them

a solid bronze example without maker’s name

the core of the cross with light red paint splotches

France, Republic. Sixteen Military Insignia Badges Newly Listed 3) A First War PeriodFabricated from bronze, five are silvered, eleven are gilt, with various colours of enamels, one is maker marked "Drago", five are maker marked "Drago Paris", five are maker marked "Drago Paris Nice", two are maker marked "A. Augis Lyon", one is unmarked, in various sizes, eleven with a vertical pinback, two with a horizontal pinback, one without attachment. two with red, white and blue enamels, one in silver gilt, maker marked "LeVelle & Co. Phila.,