France, Iii Republic. A First Madagascar Campaign Medal 1883 certificate_of_authenticity in bronze and black and

in bronze and black and white enamels

survived the war and was still alive in 1989

Silvered die-stamped zinc alloy

nicks on the raised rim on the CVSM

France, Iii Republic. A First Madagascar Campaign Medal 1883 certificate_of_authenticity in bronze and black and(Mdaille commmorative de Madagascar). Instituted in 1886. In silver, cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarked on the reverse, engraver marked "DANIEL DUPUIS" on the obverse, measuring 30 mm in diameter, dark patina, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The First Madagascar Campaign Commemorative Medal was instituted on July 31, 1886 and awarded to participants in the First Madagascar expedition of 1883.