France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1962-). With reduced 'Parachutists' brevet insignia & 2 x clasps 'Tchad' & 'Zaire'

The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French 'Para' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists of the French Army

Tchad:The clasp was created by decree in 1979, and was awarded for operational service in Tchad between 15 March 1969 to 30 September 2014

Zaire: The clasps was created by decree in 1979, and was awarded for operational service in Zaire between 13 May 1978 to 1 July 1990

Note The 'Zaire' clasp includes service by French Paras of the Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) - specifically 2e régiment étranger de parachutistes (2nd REP) - at the Battle of Kolwezi fought in Zaire 18-22 May 1978

The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style

Condition: GVF

Code: 21159