Madagascar Expedition Medal Second Expedition, Silver Medal (stamped "O. ROTY") (1894-1895)

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  • Silver Medal (with "1895" clasp, stamped "O.ROTY") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with "1895" clasp, stamped "O.ROTY") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with "1895" clasp, stamped "O.ROTY") Reverse
  • Silver Medal (with "1895" clasp, stamped "O.ROTY") Rim

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    January 15, 1896
  • makers
    Monnaie de Paris

History


The Madagascar Expedition Medal Second Expedition (1894-1895) was created on January 15, 1896 and was awarded to all Officers, soldiers, sailors, and volunteers who took part in the campaign from December 8, 1894 to December 31, 1895. On July 21, 1897, the Medal was extended to units who were stationed in Madagascar from January 1, 1896 to October 31, 1896. It was worn with a ribbon clasp.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to "Madagascar, Honour, Fatherland, 1895."

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Versions

  • Price

    $190 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE Rev: MADAGASCAR 1895 HONNEUR PATRIE Clasp: 1895

  • Size

    30mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris

  • Version Remarks

    This medal was engraved by Louis-Oscar Roty.

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Miniatures

  • Price

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  • Size

    13mm

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Remarks

    It was manufactured by the Monnaie de Paris, and is hallmarked ("cornucopia" ARGENT) on the rim

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