France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint 'Premier Type' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (clapet) 'Madagascar'

Medal is of the first type with poincon / hallmark 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension

The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal

The silver clasp of official Paris Mint 'Clapet'. The clasp with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp face, and on the hinged clip of the clasp

'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands

Condition: GVF

Code: 21495