France, Republic.sixteen Military Moroccan Overseas Service Regimental Badges Auction crown crafted out of same

crown crafted out of same khaki fabric

green oxidation evident on one arm on the obverse

surrounded by the Latin inscription ORDEN DE HONOR Y MERITO (Order of Honor and Merit)

Although the Legion never fought autonomously

reaching Cerovë after some fighting

France, Republic.sixteen Military Moroccan Overseas Service Regimental Badges Auction crown crafted out of sameBadges are fabricated from bronze, twelve are silvered, four are gilt, thirteen with various colours of enamels, one is maker marked ""Augis Lyon"", seven are maker marked ""Drago Paris"", six are maker marked ""Drago Paris Nice"", two are unmarked, nine with a vertical pinback, four with a horizontal pinback, two with dual lugs, intact enamels, ranging from very fine to extremely fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a