France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (oriental type) 'Bir Hakeim'

The clasp 'Bir Hakeim' clasp represents service with 'Free French' forces who fought Rommel's Afrika Corps in 1942 at the famous battle of 'Bir Hakeim'- a French battle for ever associated the French Foreign (Legion 'La Legion Etrangere) and in particular the services there of 13th DBLE, or 13th Demi-Brigade

Medal is of the Paris Mint second type, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with numeral '2' between, on lower reverse of medal

The clasp on the riband is of the official 'Oriental' type by the Paris Mint, this with Paris Mint marks on reverse side of clasp comprising twin 'Cornucopia' logos with reversed / inverted numeral '2' between

A most desirable medal with battle clasp for 'Bir Hakeim'

Condition: VF

Code: 21483