France, III Republic. A Morocco Commemorative Medal 1909 United Republic of Gape was posted to the

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

the first Sunday after Armistice Day

53 mm x 59

It was a strategic bombing mission and part of the "oil" campaign

France, III Republic. A Morocco Commemorative Medal 1909 United Republic of Gape was posted to the(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