France. A Colonial Medal, Type II (1914-1962)

In silver, engraver marked ""GEORGES LEMAIRE"" on the obverse, engraver marked with the interlocking initials ""GL"" (Georges Lemaire), dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a ""1"" between the cornucopias on the reverse, 30 mm (w) x 49.5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the ""loi de finances"" of July 26, 1893 (Article 75), to reward ""military services in the colonies, resulting from participation in military operations, in a colony or a protectorate"". A decree of June 6, 1962 changed the term ""Colonial"" to ""Overseas"". The Colonial Medal is closely linked to the existence of the French colonial empire

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.