Title

Book 'Français et Allemands, histoire anecdotique de la guerre de 1870-1871'

Caption

In Metz, on 27 October 1870, Colonel Péan (1st Grenadiers of the Guard) distributed the shreds of his flag to the officers and non-commissioned officers of the regiment.

Illustration published in the book 'Français et Allemands, histoire anecdotique de la guerre de 1870-1871', written by Dick de Lonlay and published by Garnier Frères Editeurs in 1891.

Date

1891

Credit line

Photo12/Pierre Pitrou

Reference

PTR23A00_329

License type

Rights managed

Available size

134,5Mb (9,8Mb) / 21,1in x 24,8in / 6321 x 7437 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Drawing Engraving 19th century Franco-Prussian War Franco-German War Prussia French Empire Lorraine Moselle France End of the war Defeat Honour Soldiers Flag Tear Torn Scorched earth