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Medal - Charles de Gaulle 1959 - Madagascar
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | High-relief scene depicting General Charles de Gaulle, wearing his distinctive military kepi, shaking hands with Malagasy President Philibert Tsiranana, accompanied by two other local dignitaries in the field. Tropical foliage is visible in the background, evoking the setting of Tananarive. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large Cross of Lorraine in incuse relief dominating the field, with the legend 'MADAGASCAR' inscribed across the upper arm of the cross and the date '7 Juillet 1959' incused within the lower portion of the cross. No other decorative elements are present. |
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| Reverse lettering | MADAGASCAR 7 Juillet 1959 |
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