Medal, Colonial (Médaille Coloniale)

Description
A French Colonial Medal (Médaille Coloniale). The silver medal features a helmeted female facing left representing the French Republic." REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE " is marked around it. The reverse features a globe at the centre with an anchor and various weapons and foliage behind it. " MEDAILLE COLONIALE " is marked beneath the globe. The medal is attached to a green and white striped vertical ribbon by an ornamental bar attached to a laterally pierced barrel suspension.
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Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Collection
John Houston Collection
Credit line
This medal was awarded to French troops for military service in their colonies. This example was donated to Taranaki Museum as part of a large collection made by the prominent south Taranaki lawyer John Houston.
Accession number
A74.924
Collection type
Social History
Material
Silver
Metal
Silk
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