France: Medal for the Refractory 1940-1945 (Medaille du Refractaire / Insignie du Refractaire 1940-1945)

Instituted in 1963, the medal was awarded to French nationals who purposely escaped the compulsory German labour transportation orders to be sent to Germany to work for the German War effort

With Paris Mint logo and metal hallmarks on reverse field

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

A choice early strike of what is a scarce seen French Second World War medal

Condition: GVF

Code: 21108