Description: France: 1st type silver Colonial Medal with the "a'clapet" bar, Algerie. The Colonial medal was created 26 July 1893, and served as a campaign medal for French soldiers and sailors that participated in France’s many colonial conflicts or expeditions that did not merit a dedicated campaign medal. A particular campaign or expedition was simply recognized by the addition of a bar on the ribbon of the medal, as in this case, for service in Algeria. The first issue Colonial medals were struck in silver, have a double-sided wreath suspension and the “a’clapet” style ribbon bars that fasten into place by snapping the hinged lever on the back; these original bars were used only for a short time and are scarce. The medal is marked “ARGENT” on the rim at the 6 o’clock position; the wreath suspension and the bar are also hallmarked. The name of the engraver, Georges Lemaire, appears at the 6 o’clock position on the obverse. Later versions of the Colonial medal were silvered bronze, had a one-sided wreath suspension and had the name of a different engraver. The medal and bar are in near extremely fine condition; on what is almost certainly the original ribbon; and on the French-style ball-and-rod suspension. Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day return privilege (30 days overseas), excluding postage, provided item is returned in same condition when sold. Item will be shipped USPS First Class Mail; will combine postage for multiple purchases.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Mission, Kansas
End Time: 2024-09-08T23:07:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: No brand
Type: Medal
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Modified Item: No
California Prop 65 Warning: none
