France WWI Colonial Medal 1st Type 1893 1913 Bifacial with Snap Model Clasp Algerie by Mercier & Lemaire

FRANCE: Silver Colonial medal, of the pre WW1 
era, with "Algeria" clasp of the rare snap type. 
This is the bifacial initial type (1894 - 1913) of the 
medal, by Mercier, designed by George Lemaire 
(signed on the obverse, with his initials on the 
reverse side) and marked "Argent" (silver) on the 
rim.
Additional hallmarks (the "Mercier diamond" and 
the wild boar head silver mark) on the crossed 
palm leaves of the medal and on the clasp.
The Colonial medal was established in 1893 and 
was awarded to military personnel who operated 
in French colonies and protectorates.
In total there are established 52 official and 63 
unofficial bars for the colonial medal. 
The award was replaced in 1962 by the Overseas 
Medal.

FULL SIZE 

WW1 1914 - 1918

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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