Madagascar Expedition Medal First Expedition, Silver Medal (stamped "DANIEL DUPUIS") (1883-1886)

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SKU: 02.FRA.0170.101.01.000

  • Silver Medal (with ball suspension, stamped "DANIEL DUPUIS") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with ball suspension, stamped "DANIEL DUPUIS") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with ball suspension, stamped "DANIEL DUPUIS") Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE PATRIE Rev: MADAGASCAR 1883 1886
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal was engraved by Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis.

History


The Madagascar Expedition Medal First Expedition (1883-1886) was created on July 31, 1886, and was awarded to all Officers, soldiers, sailors, and volunteers who took part in the campaign from 1883-1886.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic, Fatherland.”

The first examples have oval suspensions, while later examples have ball suspensions.

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