France WW2 Colonial Medal with Clasps Madagascar & Afrique Francaise Libre Unofficial Type

FRANCE: WW2 Colonial medal with 2 clasps: 
"Madagascar" and "Afrique Francaise Libre" 
(Free French Africa). 
Rare unofficial, non silver and unmarked 
version of the medal, 22 mm in diameter 
(smaller in diameter than the official type - 
but still a full size medal)with ball suspender.
The "Madagascar" clasp was issued for the 
defense of Madagascar by the Vichy forces 
during the Allied landing on the island 
(Operation Ironclad).
The "Free French Africa" clasp was awarded 
to the Free French Forces in African Colonies 
that sided with General de Gaulle in order to 
continue the struggle against Nazi Germany 
and the Axis forces and refused allegiance to 
the Government of Vichy.
The Colonial medal was established in 1893 
and was awarded to military personnel who 
operated in French protectorates and 
colonies.
In total there are established 52 official and 
63 unofficial bars for the colonial medal. 
The award was replaced in 1962 by the 
Overseas Medal.

FULL SIZE 

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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