France Overseas Medal with Bar Chad

FRANCE: Overseas Commemorative Medal, 
with clasp "Tchad".
The bar had been instituted in 1979 and was 
awarded for operations in Chad during the 
period 1969 to 2014 and for delayed awards 
for operations during the Colonial conflict 
that led to the Independence of Chad (1960). 
The Colonial medal was established in 1893.  
The Overseas Medal replaced the Colonial 
medal in 1962. 
It is awarded to military personnel who 
operated overseas, usually in the former 
French colonies and protectorates. The areas 
of service are indicated by a gilt campaign 
clasp. Currently there are 13 such clasps 
established.

FULL SIZE 

post WW2 Colonial Wars

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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