Algerian independance medal?

[Chris Boonzaier]

This was in a Legionnaires group who was in Algeria in the late 50s.

It may well have been a souvenier.

Can anyone give any ideas?

Thanks

Chris

[Chris Boonzaier]

Here, top left and bottom right are what I assume are 2 more souvenirs.

[kimj]

Your medal has the text of Ayat al Kursi. Here's a web site with translation and guide when to use it. http://www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/dua1/ayat_al_kursi.html

/Kim

[oamotme]

Kim,

Thanks for the link to the Ayat al Kursi - this sometimes apperar on the reverse of some Arab traditional jewellery pieces - usually Omani or Yemeni.

Chris,

Can you provide a better image of the obverse of the medal - I suspect from the religious text on the reverse that this piece is some form of religious token or medallion.

Regards,

Owain