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Antique Wall Plaque Politician & French War General Boulanger (1837-1891)
Antique Wall Plaque Politician & French War General Boulanger (1837-1891)

Antique Wall Plaque Politician & French War General Boulanger (1837-1891)

$ 39.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Metal
  • Theme: Political
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Politician: Boulanger
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country: France
  • Condition: Used
  • Type: Plaque
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

    Description

    Offered is a antique wall plaque depicting Georges Ernest Jean-Marie Boulanger (1837 - 1891) - he was a French General and Politician who was popular during the Third Republic - he won a series of elections and was feared to be powerful enough to establish himself as dictator at the peak of his popularity in early 1889 - he promoted Revanchism which was an aggressive nationalism that opposed Germany and called for the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War (1870/71) to be avenged - Boulanger was Minister of War and served in office from January 7, 1886 through May 31, 1887
    The plaque is well cast with excellent attention to detail - measures 6 1/2" in diameter - in very good overall condition with no chips/cracks/repairs - there is some finish wear, surface scratches on one side