Second Republic (1848-1852). Medal, assault to capture Zaatcha on November 26, 1849.

Esc - - Ruedas 32 - Collignon 164 ; Pewter - 47.64 g - 53.5 mm - 12 h
From the Pierre-René Bauquis collection.
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The siege and capture of Zaatcha (30 km southwest of Biskra) took place from July 16 to November 26, 1849. Although the African army lost more than 1,500 men, all the inhabitants of Zaatcha were massacred, leading to the immediate submission of the surrounding tribes.