France, Iii Republic. An Expedition To Dahomey Medal, C.1895 Auction Accompanied by a Commemorative Medal

Accompanied by a Commemorative Medal for the War 1914-1918

the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of 1813

dated 23 January 1943

comprising: Pour-le-Merite

to command a similar mission there

France, Iii Republic. An Expedition To Dahomey Medal, C.1895 Auction Accompanied by a Commemorative Medal(Mdaille commmorative de l'Expdition du Dahomey). Instituted in 1892. In silver, cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarked on the reverse, engraver marked "DANIEL DUPUIS" on the obverse, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter, dark patina, very light contact, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Expedition to Dahomey Commemorative Medal was instituted on November 12, 1892 and awarded to participants of the First Franco Dahomean War (1890)