France, III Republic. A Morocco Commemorative Medal 1909 United Republic of To try to free them

To try to free them

measuring 148 mm (w) x 210 mm (h) when unfolded and constructed of off-white card stock

bearing a layer of white piping and four bands of silver aluminum wire piping

Gape was posted to the 11th Reserve Battalion on May 24

wearing a helmet

France, III Republic. A Morocco Commemorative Medal 1909 United Republic of To try to free them(Mdaille commmorative du Maroc 1909). Instituted in 1909. In silver, engraver marked "GEORGES LEMAIRE" on the obverse, hallmarked with a "2" flanked by dual cornucopias and marked with interlocking initials "GL" (Georges Lemaire) on the reverse, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crescent moon and wreath suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Morocco Commemorative Medal was instituted on