Doc Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Good afternoon.I am researching an individual who reportedly received two medals in the 1930s-- La M?daille de la Paix du Maroc, and the Nichan Iftikhar de Tunis. Does anyone have any suggestions as to whether any lists of recipients exist, and where I might find them? Both were issued under French Colonial Rule, but I so far have not been able to find any such lists, or criteria for award. Thanks. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Good afternoon.I am researching an individual who reportedly received two medals in the 1930s-- La M?daille de la Paix du Maroc, and the Nichan Iftikhar de Tunis. Does anyone have any suggestions as to whether any lists of recipients exist, and where I might find them? Both were issued under French Colonial Rule, but I so far have not been able to find any such lists, or criteria for award. Thanks. DocI am also looking for illustrations/photos of these two awards, if anyone has them. Thanks. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I would assume that surviving records, if any, on the Nishan Iftikhar would be in the Tunisian national achives in Tunis:ARCHIVES NATIONALESPrime Ministry: Established late 19th century under French Protectorate La Kasbah, Tunis 3400 books in French & 1800 in Arabic Not computerized Specialized in manuscripts from last centuries 350 journals in French/725 Arab. About 7000 volumes in Arabic and French "Has a major collection for the history of Ottoman, Husaynid & Colonial Tunisia. Most of the documents concern the Tunisian State. Well catalogued. Small collection of published materials, mainly scholarly monographs & articles."Director: Mr Moncef FakhfakhChief Librarian: Mr Abdelaziz El AzzamTelephone: 263.994Photocopies: 100 ml/pageAccess: "Researcher's card, photo & I.D"Bus: Go to MedinaOpen: Mon-SatFriday: 8:45-12:45, 15:15-17:30Ramadan hours: 8:30-14:30Saturdays: 8:30-12:45 15:15-17:30Summer hours: 7:30-13:30. Closed in AugustWinter: 8:45-12:45 15:15-17:30 8:45-12:45 15:15-17:30While the legal status of the M?daille de la Paix du Maroc is more obscure (is it "French" or is it "Moroccan"?), I would, in any case, start by looking in the Moroccan national archives in Rabat:Bibliotheque Generale et ArchivesBP 1003Ave Ibn BattoutaRabatMoroccoTel: +212 7 718 90 Those who expect all relevant records to be on-line or in European archive are usually disappointed. Real research is usually hard work (but in interesting locations). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 I would assume that surviving records, if any, on the Nishan Iftikhar would be in the Tunisian national achives in Tunis:While the legal status of the M?daille de la Paix du Maroc is more obscure (is it "French" or is it "Moroccan"?), I would, in any case, start by looking in the Moroccan national archives in Rabat:Those who expect all relevant records to be on-line or in European archive are usually disappointed. Real research is usually hard work (but in interesting locations).Thanks very much for the contact information. I will give it a try. As regards the Medaille de la Paix du Maroc, I am not sure if it is considered Moroccan or French, but my French contacts can't find out any information about it. So, I will try Rabat. Thanks again. Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Thanks very much for the contact information. I will give it a try. As regards the Medaille de la Paix du Maroc, I am not sure if it is considered Moroccan or French, but my French contacts can't find out any information about it. So, I will try Rabat. Thanks again. Doc.... it's Spanish ! See this thread : http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=6...indpost&p=66235 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yes, a fascinating medal; it is simultaneously Spanish, French, Moroccan (French), Moroccan (Spanish), and Moroccan (Moroccan)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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