France, Iii Republic. A First Madagascar Campaign Medal 1883 GTRexclude (Pferdesport Leistungsabzeichen in Silber)

(Pferdesport Leistungsabzeichen in Silber)

measuring 43 mm (w) x 108 mm (l)

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTVOLLE MITARBEIT BEI DEN OLYMPISCHEN SPIELEN 1936” (“FOR MERITORIOUS ASSISTANCE IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES OF 1936”)

Each cuff bears two Hauptmann rank insignia patches of a white wool base with a silver aluminum bullion wire column and pebbled magnetic metal button

issued by Leier’s family and his wife and her family

France, Iii Republic. A First Madagascar Campaign Medal 1883 GTRexclude (Pferdesport Leistungsabzeichen in Silber)(Mdaille commmorative de Madagascar). Instituted in 1886. In silver, cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarked on the reverse, engraver marked "DANIEL DUPUIS" on the obverse, measuring 30 mm in diameter, dark patina, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The First Madagascar Campaign Commemorative Medal was instituted on July 31, 1886 and awarded to participants in the First Madagascar expedition of 1883.