A WWII French Commemorative Medal for the African Theatre War
A WWII French Commemorative Medal for the African Theatre War - 10 Clasps - ETHIOPIE, ERYTHREE, SOMALIE, LIBYE, TUNISIE, ALGERIE, FEZZAN, SAHARA, MAROC, DEFENSE PASSIVE. Bronze, 28 mm x 37.8 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on May 21, 1946, for award to the French Army, Navy and Air Force, for service against the Axis nations during the Second World War. The Free French fighting and allied forces were eligible, also civilians in certain circumstances.

