France, Iii Republic. A Colonial Medal, Extreme Orient United Republic of 2174 and awarded to those

2174 and awarded to those who took part in war campaigns for the independence of Italy

the centre pierced by crossed swords

with left-facing bison

diagnosed with Pleurisy (an inflammation of the pleura

with gilt and enamelled centre and gilt crowned

France, Iii Republic. A Colonial Medal, Extreme Orient United Republic of 2174 and awarded to those(Medaille Coloiale). Instituted in 1893. Type II with One Sided Wreath Suspension (1914 1962). EXTREME ORIENT. In silver, engraver marked "GEORGES LEMAIRE" on the obverse, hallmarked with a "2" flanked by dual cornucopias and marked with the interlocking engraver's initials "GL" (Georges Lemaire) on the reverse, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, lightly soiled original ribbon, better than