France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 1st Class 'Officer' grade with silk 'Rosette' on riband

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