France, Iii Republic. A First Madagascar Campaign Medal 1883 Auction Archive as part of the Allied

as part of the Allied Intervention in Russia after the October Revolution of 1917

the obverse bearing a multi-colored machine-embroidered edelweiss inside of a stylized silver-grey threaded border

Accompanied by a Postcard illustrating Four Soldiers with a Small Printing Press and Typewriter (sepia-toned

Badge in die stamped gilded bronze

7 cm Date of item: Dec 28th

France, Iii Republic. A First Madagascar Campaign Medal 1883 Auction Archive as part of the Allied(Mdaille commmorative de Madagascar). Instituted in 1886. In silver, cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarked on the reverse, engraver marked "DANIEL DUPUIS" on the obverse, measuring 30 mm in diameter, dark patina, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The First Madagascar Campaign Commemorative Medal was instituted on July 31, 1886 and awarded to participants in the First Madagascar expedition of 1883.