France, the Capture of Kufra by General Leclerc's army 1941, 50th anniversary 1991, bronze medal

Obv: capped bust of General Leclerc before palm trees and El Tag fort with flag, CINQUANTENAIRE DE LA PRISE DE KOUFRA 1er MARS 1941 (50th anniversary of the capture of Kufra 1st March 1941)

Rev: Lorraine cross and legend SERMENT DE KOUFRA Jurez de ne déposer les armes que lorsque nos couleurs, nos belles couleurs, flotteront sur la cathédrale de Strasbourg (Kufra Sermon: Swear not to lay down your arms until our colours, our fine colours, are flying over Strasbourg cathedral) and dated 2 MARS 1941

Diameter: 72mm; Condition: As struck

Notes: Kufra was a strategically important oasis fort and town in southwest Libya held by the Italians.

Price £25