France, III Republic. A Morocco Commemorative Medal 1909 United Republic of and expeditions on foreign soil

and expeditions on foreign soil or hostile waters

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

53 mm x 59

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

France, III Republic. A Morocco Commemorative Medal 1909 United Republic of and expeditions on foreign soil(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