France: National Defence Medal. Paris Mint model. 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade riband with 2 x clasps 'Troupes Aeroportees' & 'Missions D'assistance Exterieure' with reduced 'Parachutists' brevet insignia

An ordnance issue medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal marks on lower obverse field

The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French 'Para' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists (paratroopers) of the French Army

Troupes Aeroportees: The clasp denotes specialist qualifting service as a trained Parachutist (Paratrooper)

Missions D'Operations Exterieures: Awarded for qualifying service on specified 'Overseas Operations' external from French territory, including active service in peacekeeping missions,

The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

A fine example of the National Defence Medal to a Paratrooper

Condition: About EF

Code: 21092