measuring 37mm x 55mm inclusive of the crown suspension
AND WINNING THE EVERLASTING GRATITUDE OF JOHN ERNEST STERN"
accompanied by very well-preserved original ribbon in silk
Footnote: The Purple Heart was instituted on August 7
one for Wilkomierz Headquarters
France, Iii Republic. An Expedition To Dahomey Medal, C.1895 Newly Listed measuring 37mm x 55mm inclusive(Mdaille commmorative de l'Expdition du Dahomey). Instituted in 1892. In silver, cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarked on the reverse, engraver marked "DANIEL DUPUIS" on the obverse, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter, dark patina, very light contact, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Expedition to Dahomey Commemorative Medal was instituted on November 12, 1892 and awarded to participants of the First Franco Dahomean War (1890)