France (Society): Grand Cross breast star with central legend 'Vivre et Sourire Civique'. Silver, gilt & enamel
The breast star with reverse fittings including vertical hinged pin and clasp, together with 2 x fastening hooks
A most attractive award, the design inspired by the Belgian colonial 'Royal Order of the Lion' that had been awarded for service in the Belgian Congo
Condition: EF read more
50.00 GBP
France: Order of Blood Merit 'Officer' class with silk rosette on riband (la Croix de Officier du Merite Sang)
The French Federation of Voluntary Blood Donors (Fédération Française pour le Don de Sang Bénévole, or FFDSD) was created in 1949. The association's website and history can be seen at:
- https://ffdsb.org/
The association has been awarding medals to Blood Donors since the 1950's. In 1962, the French Federation of Volunteer Blood Donors (FFDSB) created an "Order of ... read more
20.00 GBP
France (Society): Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Médaille de la Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement, argent). Silver issue. Named and dated (Molle J.B. 1952)
The Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas... read more
12.00 GBP
France (Society): Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Médaille de la Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement, vermeil). Gold (vermeil) issue
The Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas... read more
12.00 GBP
France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps of the 'clapet' type 'Madagascar' & 'Senegal et Soudan'
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, ... read more
165.00 GBP
France: Madagascar Medal (1st Expedition) 1883-1886 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1883-86). 1st Type medal
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 read more
125.00 GBP
France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d'Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x 'Bronze Palm' citation emblem
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-... read more
30.00 GBP
France: Medal for the Defenders of Belfort 1870-1871 (La Medaille Des Defenseurs de Belfort)
This silver veterans medal was instituted in 1910 by the Council of the Municipality of Belfort, for award to the defenders of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871
Obverse bears the iconic 'Lion of Belfort' monument - the largest stone statue in France - designed by the famous French sculptor Auguste Bertholdi (whose most famous work was the Statute of Liberty) and... read more
150.00 GBP
France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Ordnance model medal. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Materiel'
The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service with the 'Maintenance & Repair' department of the French Army
Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style
Condition: EF read more
28.00 GBP
France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Troupes De Montagne'
The clasp denotes an award to a soldier trained and skilled as a 'Mountain Soldier', and hence for service with the 'Mountain Troops' of the French Army, including the elite infantry unit the 'Chesseurs Alpins' (or 'Alpine Hunters')
The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style
Condition: EF read more
28.00 GBP