FRANCE: Overseas Commemorative Medal,
with 3 clasps:
- "Tchad" (created in 1979): for the Colonial
conflict that led to the Independence of Chad
(1960) and until Sep. 2014.
- "Zaire" (created in 1979) : for operations
from Mai 1979 to Jul. 1990
- "Central Africa" (created in 1999): operations
from Sep.1979 to Jul. 1981, from May 1996 to
Feb. 1997, from 20 Jun 1997 to 15 Apr. 1998
and since Dec. 2002.
The Colonial medal was established in 1893.
The Overseas Medal replaced the Colonial
medal in 1962.
It is awarded to military personnel who
operated overseas, usually in the former
French colonies and protectorates. The areas
of service are indicated by a gilt campaign
clasp. Currently there are 13 such clasps
established.
FULL SIZE
post 1990.
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos
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