France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (oriental type) '1925 -Maroc-1926'

Medal is of the Paris Mint second type, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with numeral '1' 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

'1925-Maroc-1926': The clasp was instituted 30 December 1926 and was awarded for campaign service in the closing year of the great 'Rif War' when French and Spanish forces against the Berber forces of the legendary Moroccan freedom fighter, Abd el-Krim

Condition: VF

Code: 21484