5 Clasps : South Africa 1902 

                 South Africa 1901

                 Transvaal

                 Orange Free State

                 Cape Colony

Extremely Rare 

Exceptional Construction

This Medal was instituted by Prince Philippe of Araucania 2 July 1965. Originaly awarded in 3 classes: gold , silver and bronze.Nowadays only the gold class is awarded. The award is authorised by Auspice Stella , whose President is Baron Raoul de Lavalette.

The medallist is Josette Herber Coeffin.

Araucania was inhabited by the Mapuche tribe , who were never captured by the Spanish. However in 1862 Chile and Argentina launched a combine military invasion and in 1885 occupied Araucania.

Efforts for their independence still go on.

Obverse : Portrait of Prince Philippe of Araucania

Reverse : Prince's Coat of Arms

Instituted 19 March 1885 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III