France. A Colonial Medal, Type Ii (1914-1962) United Republic of She was converted to an

She was converted to an escort aircraft carrier in the Tietjen & Lang shipyards in New Jersey and commissioned into the Royal Navy on July 2

marked 935 silver on reverse

reverse illustrating a swastika inside a wreath of oak leaves

blue and green embroidery in its base

engraving removed on reverse

France. A Colonial Medal, Type Ii (1914-1962) United Republic of She was converted to anIn silver, engraver marked ""GEORGES LEMAIRE"" on the obverse, engraver marked with the interlocking initials ""GL"" (Georges Lemaire), dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a ""1"" between the cornucopias on the reverse, 30 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Colonial Medal was a French decoration created by the ""loi de finances"" of July 26, 1893 (Article 75), to reward