France. A Colonial Medal, Type Ii (1914-1962) United Republic of engraving removed on reverse

engraving removed on reverse

silver with gold and enamel appliqu

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 29206 of Friday

marked 935 silver on reverse

reverse illustrating a swastika inside a wreath of oak leaves

France. A Colonial Medal, Type Ii (1914-1962) United Republic of engraving removed on reverseIn silver, engraver marked ""GEORGES LEMAIRE"" on the obverse, engraver marked with the interlocking initials ""GL"" (Georges Lemaire), dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a ""1"" between the cornucopias on the reverse, 30 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the ""loi de finances"" of July 26, 1893 (Article 75), to reward