Franco-British Cross of Honour. Commander, neck badge (Croix d’Honneur Franco-Britannique, Commandeur classe)

Sold together with full neck cravat riband

The Association Amicale Franco-Britannique was created in 1933 to promote closer relations between France and Great Britain

On its foundation The Association Amicale Franco-Britannique had the patronage and honorary presidency of Her Majesty Queen Mother Elizabeth of Great Britain, and Albert Lebrun then René Coty, Presidents of the French Republic. Registered with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the Franco-British National Association aimed to promote, maintain and strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two nations, bonds forged by the Cordial Agreement and on the battlefields of the World Wars 1914-1918, 1939-1945

Its mission was to ensure that the rights and freedoms of all are protected and respected by virtue of the proclamation of human rights, to maintain the memory of those who died for France and the United Kingdom, and to honor and reward those who, through their sacrifices and their dedication, have shown their attachment to the defence of the ideals of the association, as well as those who have worked for its development and ideals in France and abroad.

The AFB medals of honour are awarded by sovereign decision of the Rewards Commission, in respect of:

- for acts of war, to those who, during the two world wars, in hiding or in resistance, served the cause of the allies
- in a civil capacity, to those who, since the liberation, have contributed to the Entente Cordiale or have helped to bring Franco-British together
- to people who have rendered notable services to the Association

In 1944, the AFB created a medal of honour viz a 'Cross' in three grades; Knight (Chevalier), Officer (Officier) & Commander (Commandeur) to be awarded to members of Free French forces, members of the French Resistance and British SOE personnel in recognition of outstanding acts performed by personnel, military and civilian, involved in the campaign waged from Britain to resist Nazi aggression in enemy occupied France and through to Liberation & the allied victory in 1945

Note: Only the single 'Commander' insignia is included in this sale - the 'Officier' badge shown in the illustration is for comparative illustrative purposes only

Condition: EF

Code: 21106