Sword of honour awarded to Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand
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Caption | Sword of honour awarded to Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand. Marchand led an expedition across Africa from west to east with the objective of expanding French colonial power into northeastern Africa. After encountering a British force in Sudan, leading to what became known as the Fashoda Incident, Marchand was instructed to withdraw by his government. Epee d'honneur offerte au Commandant Marchand. Ciselee par M Marquet de Vasselot. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 28 May 1899. |
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Creator | After Henri Meyer, French (1841–99) |
Artwork medium | colour lithograph |
Credit | Look and Learn |
Search stock images by keyword | Marchand Mission Jean-Baptiste Marchand explorer exploration expedition journey colonialism Africa African French Scramble For Africa 19th Century hilt sword reward award honour Egyptian figure crocodiles decoration decorative Fashoda Incident Sudan awarded Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand Henri Meyer |
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