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100 - [MILITARIA] – A collection of military medals and certificat…
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Estimate €600 - €1,000
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[MILITARIA] – A collection of military medals and certificates awarded to Captain Espinasse (1875–1943), comprising: - The Order of the Ouissam Alaouite of Moulay Youssef (1917) - Commemorative Medal for the Italian Campaign of Napoleon III - Medal for the Chinese Campaign (55 Days of Peking) awarded in 1900 - Cross of the Legion of Honour (1918) - Two Moroccan colonial medals - Order of the Dragon of Annam (1912) As is, there are a few missing parts or some distortion Included are the certificates of the holder, Mr Denis Espinasse (Ouissam Alaouite, Legion of Honour, Dragon of Annam) along with photographs of the officer wearing his decorations, and an autograph letter from General LYAUTEY (1854–1934), Resident-General of Morocco, to General Poeymireau concerning Denis Espinasse, dated 28 March 1919. “You have specifically recommended Captain Espinasse to me, who has rendered such excellent service, particularly at Tassint...”
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About the sale Historical Memorabilia, Militaria, Books and Manuscripts
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Auction time 10/27/2026 at 2:00 PM
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