Belgian Congo. Medal 1914-1918 (No reserve price)
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A Belgian colonial campaign medal (1914–1918) from Belgisch-Congo, awarded to members of the Force Publique for actions in Ruanda-Urundi and other campaigns in Kamerun, Tabora and German East Africa, with Rhodesia noted, designed by M. Merville, weighing 113 g and not certified.
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This medal commemorates the Belgian colonial presence in Ruanda-Urundi, which Belgium administered as a mandate territory after World War I. It was awarded to members of the Force Publique, the colonial military force of Congo, for participation in actions in the Rwanda region. Such decorations served as official recognition for both European and African soldiers. Colonial campaign medals are important historical objects that provide insight into military history and European presence in Africa. The mention 'M. MERVILLE. F.' refers to the designer, medallist Maurice Merville.
Back side
This medal commemorates the African campaigns of the Force Publique during the First World War, in areas such as Kamerun, Tabora, and German East Africa (1914–1918). These campaigns were part of the colonial battlefield of the Great War. The mention of 'Rhodesia' refers to Southern Rhodesia, which provided troops and support to the Allies. The medal recognizes the efforts of soldiers in these arduous colonial operations and is an important historical artifact from that period.
Front
This medal commemorates the Belgian colonial presence in Ruanda-Urundi, which Belgium administered as a mandate territory after World War I. It was awarded to members of the Force Publique, the colonial military force of Congo, for participation in actions in the Rwanda region. Such decorations served as official recognition for both European and African soldiers. Colonial campaign medals are important historical objects that provide insight into military history and European presence in Africa. The mention 'M. MERVILLE. F.' refers to the designer, medallist Maurice Merville.
Back side
This medal commemorates the African campaigns of the Force Publique during the First World War, in areas such as Kamerun, Tabora, and German East Africa (1914–1918). These campaigns were part of the colonial battlefield of the Great War. The mention of 'Rhodesia' refers to Southern Rhodesia, which provided troops and support to the Allies. The medal recognizes the efforts of soldiers in these arduous colonial operations and is an important historical artifact from that period.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Belgian Congo
Year/Period and Variation
1914-1918
Denomination
Medal
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
113 g
Number of items
1
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