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The Madagascar Medal 1st Expedition
1883-1886
Medaille de Madagascar 1ère Expedition 1883-1886
Instituted 31st July 1886 for award to
participants of the first expedition to Madagascar.
A silver medal, 30 mm diameter, the obverse depicting la Republique
wearing a winged helmet. The engravers signature "Daniel Dupuis" is
at 5 o'clock. Reverse; a radiant star over "MADAGASCAR" with
flags and anchor under, and the dates 1883 - 1886. Several versions
exist - (1)commonly referred to as the 1st type with oval suspension
(illustrated) . (2) The second type has a ball suspension. (3) A
private manufacture version exists with a cylinder shaped
suspension, and lacking the mint marks. (4) A scarce striking in
bronze. In our type one example below the reverse mintmarks are a
cornucopia and faisceau des licteurs, which are for Monnaie of
Paris and their resident engraver General (see under the "M" and
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