FRANCE: Colonial medal, intermediate type of
the WW2 era.
Rare, unofficial, unmarked version of the
medal.
The medal comes with the rare French
West Africa clasp - for the French Forces of
the Government of Vichy who defended
Dakar during the unsuccessful attempt of the
British and Australian Fleet and Free French
Troops to seize the port on 23–25 September
1940 (Operation Menace).
The Colonial medal was established in 1893
and was awarded to military personnel who
operated in French protectorates and
colonies.
In total there are established 52 official and
63 unofficial bars for the colonial medal.
The award was replaced by the Overseas
Medal in 1962.
FULL SIZE
WW2 1939 - 1945
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos
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