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This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle, created in 1943 Important: Only an estimated 4586 'Medal of Resistance' of the 1st Class 'Officer' class were ever awarded The Resistance medal was awarded to approximately 38,288 living persons and 24,463 posthumously. These awards were both for membership in the Free French forces and for participation in the metropolitan clandestine Resistance during the German occupation of France in World War II. Higher deeds were rewarded with the Ordre de la Libération. Proposals for the medal ceased to be accepted on 31 March 1947. For acts that occurred in Indochina, however, that date was moved back to 31 December 1947 The medal was also awarded to 18 communities and territories, 21 military units, and to 15 other organizations including convents, high schools, and hospitals that particularly distinguished themselves The medal with no makers marks Dimension: Approx 33mm Weight: Approx 25g A choice example of a scarce & desirable 'Resistance' Medal Condition: About EF
Code: 20920
100.00 GBP
The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and bronze metal assay marks on reverse Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: EF
Code: 20919
90.00 GBP
Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The 2 x clasps attached to the silk riband are all of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') each bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet. The marks include 'Sangliers' (Boars Heads) The clasps represent service as under: 'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands 'Senegal et Soudan': The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Senegal and Sudan between 1833-1907, including the expeditions of 'Captain Marchand' to Dongola in 1895-1896 A choice and rare example of a 1st type multi-clasp Colonial Medal, the clasps representing diverse service in; Indian Ocean, West Africa & Sudan in the era 1895-1914 Condition: GVF
Code: 20817
165.00 GBP
An original 1st Type Medal with 'Olive' suspension and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Engraver' marks on either side of reverse field The silver medal fitted with the original silk 'moire' riband Condition: Toned EF
Code: 20816
125.00 GBP
With Paris Mint makers marks comprising the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim The medal fitted with a length of original silk watered 'moire' corded riband The 1901 China expedition commemorative medal (Médaille commémorative de l'expédition de Chine 1901) was a French military campaign medal established by the law of 15 April 1902 to recognize service in China in 1900 and 1901 during the Boxer Rebellion Basic award criteria between the French Army and French Navy varied with regards to dates of eligibility. For Army personnel the qualifying dates were service ion China between 30 June 1900 to 8 August 1901, while the Navy dates were 30 May 1900 to 31 December 1901 An attractive medal Condition: Toned VF
Code: 20815
SOLD
The decoration with French Imperial 'Eagle' suspension By designer 'Barre', with 'Barre' signature on reverse of decoration This issue of the decoration is of the type awarded during the Crimean War, China, Italy and Mexico campaigns of the 1850'S-1860's, and of the type awarded to Allied Forces personnel including British Army personnel recommended for bravery during the Crimean War Usual wear to the enamel on obverse of medal A good example for use to reconstitute a British Crimean War era medal group that might have a missing 'Louis Napoleon' issue Medaille Militaire Sold with a replacement length of silk moire riband Condition: About VF
Code: 20788
145.00 GBP
Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars, including awards to Allied Forces personnel The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Condition: Medal about EF
Code: 20787
30.00 GBP
The original silk riband fitted with; - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating 1 x Citation at Army level Important: The CDG TOE was never awarded for service in the World Wars, and was never awarded to Allied Forces. The decoration was exclusively reserved for award to French and French Colonial personnel for services many (but not all) specified colonial wars in the inter-war period and post 1945, including the Rif Wars, Levant, Morocco, Indochina & Korean War. Condition: GVF
Code: 20785
Note: The wearing of the 'Wound' emblem on the riband, indicates an escaper who was 'wounded' during his escape from enemy captivity Instituted in 1926, the medal is awarded to all personnel who had successfully escaped from enemy internment, or died in their attempts to escape from captivity. The medal was made retrospective to include all wars since 1870 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still ,white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who had left the services, preferred to adorn 'any' award with 'Wound Emblems', or wear any of the prolific range of unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal. The newly created Wound Medal uses the official original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and a common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF
Code: 20784
45.00 GBP
Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Paris Mint' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasps is an official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type, with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Minerva' hallmarks (poincon's) on the backstrap of the clasp 'Nouvelle Caledonie' (for New Caledonia): Instituted on 6 March 1894, for various punitive expeditions in the South Pacific 'New Caledonia' island archipelago, between 1853-1878. By decree of 28 November 1919, the clasp was further extended for punitive expeditions carried out in New Caledonia during the Great War between 1916-1918 A most interesting 'South Pacific' theatre of operations medal clasp awarded for service in what is now called 'Vanuatu' The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF
Code: 20782
95.00 GBP
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