Fiji. A 50th Anniversary of Independence Commemorative Medal visually-hidden where it was renamed Méditerranée

where it was renamed Méditerranée and operated as a Zeppelin air transport between southern France and Algeria

This superb early example remains in a better than very fine condition

the panels roll up and secure in place at the front with two field-grey non-magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left side

in silver with eight enameled arms composed of five rays representing the colours of the Chinese Republic

he was "gassed" as the result of a poison gas shell explosion

Fiji. A 50th Anniversary of Independence Commemorative Medal visually-hidden where it was renamed MéditerranéeInstituted October 11 2020. In silver gilt and enamels, full size, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the miniature in silver gilt, with ribbon bar, all contained the original case with foam base and clear lid.