| Colonial Medal | |
|---|---|
 French Colonial Medal with multiple clasps | |
| Type | Campaign Medal |
| Awarded for | reward "the military services in the colonies , resulting from participation in military operations, in a colony or protectorate of any country. |
| Presented by |  France |
| Status | No longer awarded, replaced by Médaille d'Outre-Mer |
| Established | 23 July 1893 |
| Last awarded | 6 June 1962 |
_ribbon.svg){kind=small} Ribbon of the Colonial Medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Médaille commémorative de Madagascar (1883–1896) |
| Next (lower) | Médaille commémorative de l'expédition de Chine (1901) |
| Related | Médaille d'Outre-Mer |
The Colonial Medal (French: "Médaille Coloniale") was a French decoration created by the "loi de finances" of 26 July 1893 (article 75) to reward "military services in the colonies, resulting from participation in military operations, in a colony or a protectorate". A decree of 6 June 1962 changed the term "colonial" to "overseas" (see Overseas Medal).