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

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SKU: 02.FRA.0171.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$190 USD

  • 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

Estimated market value:

$190 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE Rev: MADAGASCAR 1895 HONNEUR PATRIE Clasp: 1895
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal was engraved by Louis-Oscar Roty.

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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