France: An unattributed distinguished 'Madagascar' colonial service medal group of 3 mounted in a contemporary glazed glazed frame

- France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue
- France: Madagascar Medal (2nd Expedition) 1895 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1895)
- France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type. With 1 x clapet 'Madagascar'

Note: Each of the medals with contemporary makers marks and or assay marks 'poincons'. The Medal Militaire with 'Paris Mi...  read more

Code: 17082

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918)

The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War

Original silk ribbon with some fraying

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 16672

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps 'Aviation Legere' & 'Troupes Aeroportees'

Both of the clasps denote specialist training as a member of the French Army 'Light Aviation Corps' (light aircraft / helicopters) and as a trained Parachutist or 'Para' having served with the French Army 'Airborne Forces' (the Parachutists commonly being referred to by abbreviation TAP)

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French styl...  read more

Code: 17964

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps 'F. F. A.' & 'Armee Blindee'

Both of the clasps denote service with the French Army. The first for geographic deployment as a member of the 'French Army in Germany' (the clasp is the abbreviated form of 'Forces Francaises Stationnees en Allemagne') the recipient being a trained member of the French Army 'Armoured' Corps

Note: The clasp 'Forces Francaises Stationnees en Allemagne' is subdued, and is now no lo...  read more

Code: 17962

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps ' GENIE' & 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure'

The clasps denote specialist skills as a qualified 'Military Engineer' serving with the French Army Corps of Engineers, and geographic service in recognition of deployment during 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example humanitarian support, providing relief in places that have suffered natural disasters, etc)

The clasp 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' and is now obsolete...  read more

Code: 17959

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Commissariat De L'Armee de Terre'

The clasp denotes qualifying service while serving with French Army 'Commissariat' Department

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17841

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Armee De L'Air'

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French Air Force

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17840

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Train'

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Logistics' (Supply and Transport) department of the French Army

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17833

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'?toile d'Anjouan 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' gilt and enamel breast badge

The insignia of 56mm dimension

Of French manufacture and exceptional quality, the insignia retaining it's crisp gilt finish

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 17732

France: A grouping of 3 x commemorative replica regimental badges of the Foreign Legion 'Sahara Artillery Regiments', by the official Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' for the Legion Etrangere

Comprising 3 x gilt and enamel pocket regimental insignia of;

- Mobile Saharan Battery (BSPL) of the Foreign Legion (1939)
- 1st Mobile Saharan Battery of the Foreign Legion (1941)
- 2nd Mobile Saharan Battery of the Foreign Legion (1941)

All 3 x badges have had their pins removed to facilitate framing/display

Note: Original regimental ...  read more

Code: 17284