BJ. Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 For about 50 odd years I had this medal in a box with some more medals and I am trying to find out some information about it . I know that Toulon was a Marine Garrison town , the Fachida incident was in East Africa 1898 I believe Captain Merchant connected to the campaign was a Marine in Toulon, it resulted in about 700 killed or injured. I have been searching to find anything about the award but to no avail like who it was awarded to and the significant of toulon . thanks for any information. Could it be just a commemorative piece and of no value as a medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ. Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Had trouble sizing photos appears to be bronze and sillver on the faces. Named Dubois on face. Edited June 27, 2017 by BJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McLellan Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Don't know anything about the medal, but the ribbon strongly resembles the Crimea Medals of 1855(?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Am interesting campaign.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashoda_Incident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francoismln Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hello, Please, look at this link: http://archives.ville-saumur.fr/_depot_amsaumur/_depot_arko/fonds/echo_saumurois/pdf/1899/FRAC049328_ECHSAU_1899_06_02.pdf The article "Marchand à Toulon" tells the circumstances in which this medal was offered. It also includes a brief description of the medal. Sorry, it in in French Language. Best regards. François Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ. Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thank you Francois for your information all I have to do is translate it. sorry a bit late replying but have been unavailable for a while. Kind regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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