France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise'

The medal is of the second type with uniface single sided wreath suspension

The silver clasp or 'Agrafe' is of the official Paris Mint type, with Paris Mint hallamrks on reverse of clasp, comprising numeral '1' between two 'Cornucpia', the logo of the Paris Mint, and the mark which was used on medal clasps from 1907

The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' on reverse of medal

The clasp attached to the stitched silk ribbon is of the official type by maker 'Marie-Albert'

Introduced in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania. During the Second World War the Vichy Government also issued the clasp in respect of the Vichy forces that defended 'Dakar'

Condition: Toned EF

Code: 16688