with radiant designs between the quadrants
the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback meeting flat wire catch
typical War period badge by Zimbler
The offered medal in bronze is much scarcer that similar in silver
Footnote: The Madagascar Expedition Commemorative Medal was issued to the participants of the First Madagascar Expedition of 1883-1886
Germany, Imperial. A Miniature Medal Chain Auction Archive with radiant designs between the(Miniaturen Kette). A miniature medal chain featuring four decorations, including a Saxon Albert Cross, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 15. 34 mm (w) x 22. 32 mm (h); a Saxe Weimar Order of the White Falcon, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 16. 53 mm (w) x 25. 30 mm (h); a House Order of Hohenzollern, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 16. 40 mm