French 1895 Madagascar campaign Commemorative Medal, Medallion, Silver!

France Silver Medal, Second Expedition, Madagascar

Date: 1895

Mint name / Town: Madagascar

Metal: Silver

Diameter: 29.5mm

Weight: 14.57 g

Orientation dies: 12 h.

High Relief

Something special about this medal…

Engraver: ROTY, Louis Oscar (1846-1911)

Edge: smooth “Argent” stamped into edge

Mount at 12 o'clock. Beautiful gray patina, showing wear on certain reliefs. Presence of some scratches/ contact marks

Obverse legend: “REPVBLI - QVE FR - ANÇAISE”

Obverse description: Republic helmeted and battled on the left, signed: O. ROTY

Reverse legend: MADA - GASCAR // 18 - 95.

Reverse description: Anchor, flag, oak branches and laurels entraced; a trumpet in front.