France, Iii Republic. A Colonial Medal, Extreme Orient Auction (Grabenarbeit)

(Grabenarbeit)

maker marked “RZM M4/116” for “Hermann Wernstein of Jena-Lobstedt” on the reverse

with an upward facing laurel wreath

and dated to December 15

on original ribbon with rosette for Officer’s class

France, Iii Republic. A Colonial Medal, Extreme Orient Auction (Grabenarbeit)(Medaille Coloiale). Instituted in 1893. Type II with One Sided Wreath Suspension (1914 1962). EXTREME ORIENT. In silver, engraver marked "GEORGES LEMAIRE" on the obverse, hallmarked with a "2" flanked by dual cornucopias and marked with the interlocking engraver's initials "GL" (Georges Lemaire) on the reverse, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, lightly soiled original ribbon, better than