France, V Republic. An Overseas Medal, Maroc Newly Listed 40 mm x 124 mm

40 mm x 124 mm

1909 in Potsdam

very fine condition Case of issue

bordered with the motto PRAVDA VÍTĚZÍ (Truth Prevails)

Instituted 25 November 1942

France, V Republic. An Overseas Medal, Maroc Newly Listed 40 mm x 124 mm(Mdaille d'Outre Mer). Instituted in 1962. 1 Clasp MAROC. In silvered bronze, measuring 26. 5 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, light contact and silvering wear, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Overseas Medal is a commemorative or campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces for participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on June 6,