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This is a series of trade cards issued in France, showing the coat of arms of cities that were decorated during the wars in the 19th century. The reverse of (most of) the cards describes for what battle/siege the decorations were awarded. The latest war mentioned is the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. This dates the cards prior to the First World War. | This is a series of trade cards issued in France, showing the coat of arms of cities that were decorated during the wars in the 19th century. The reverse of (most of) the cards describes for what battle/siege the decorations were awarded. The latest war mentioned is the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. This dates the cards prior to the First World War. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Heraldic collector's items catalogue > Heraldic trade cards |
Series information :
- Issued by : Bleu Richter
- Date of issue : <1914
- Number of stamps/cards : ?
- Image variants : Not known
This is a series of trade cards issued in France, showing the coat of arms of cities that were decorated during the wars in the 19th century. The reverse of (most of) the cards describes for what battle/siege the decorations were awarded. The latest war mentioned is the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. This dates the cards prior to the First World War.
Company
I have no further information on the company itself, except that it was located in Lille (France). I do not know what they actually produced.
Cards with a similar design were issued by:
Cards
For all known cards, see here.