France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp 'Maroc' and draped with 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Legion D'Honneur

The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath

Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' in between, on reverses of medal

The clasp is of the official type by Paris maker 'Delande'

'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punit...  read more

Code: 18615

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Missions D'Operations Interieures'

The clasp denotes geographic active service while deployed on specified 'Internal' missions or operations within the French homeland. Such duties including, emergencies and support of public services during times of natural disasters, for example during forest fires, floods, storms, and in support of emergency services etc

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or '...  read more

Code: 17985

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with 2 x clasps 'Troupes De Marine' 'Transmissions'

Both of the clasps denote qualifying service with the French Army

The 'Troupes de Marine' (the descendent corps of the former Colonial Infantry regiments) is now the French Army's spearhead overseas intervention force. The Troupes de marine are one of the "armes" (corps) of the French Army, which includes sub-units whose roles are usually associated with other corps (artillery, c...  read more

Code: 17972

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with 2 x clasps 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' 'Troupes Aeroportees'

Both of the clasps denote qualifying service with the French Army, the first in recognition of deployment during 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example humanitarian support, relief in places that have suffered natural disasters, etc), and for specialist skills 'as a member of the 'Airborne Forces' (the Parachutist force commonly being referred to by abbreviation TAP)

The ...  read more

Code: 17971

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd Class, or 'Silver' grade with clasp 'Transmissions'

The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service with the 'Signals' corps 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

Code: 17969

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps 'Aviation Legere' & 'Troupes Aeroportees'

Both of the clasps denote specialist training as a member of the French Army 'Light Aviation Corps' (light aircraft / helicopters) and as a trained Parachutist or 'Para' having served with the French Army 'Airborne Forces' (the Parachutists commonly being referred to by abbreviation TAP)

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French styl...  read more

Code: 17964

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps 'F. F. A.' & 'Armee Blindee'

Both of the clasps denote service with the French Army. The first for geographic deployment as a member of the 'French Army in Germany' (the clasp is the abbreviated form of 'Forces Francaises Stationnees en Allemagne') the recipient being a trained member of the French Army 'Armoured' Corps

Note: The clasp 'Forces Francaises Stationnees en Allemagne' is subdued, and is now no lo...  read more

Code: 17962

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps ' GENIE' & 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure'

The clasps denote specialist skills as a qualified 'Military Engineer' serving with the French Army Corps of Engineers, and geographic service in recognition of deployment during 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example humanitarian support, providing relief in places that have suffered natural disasters, etc)

The clasp 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' and is now obsolete...  read more

Code: 17959

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Commissariat De L'Armee de Terre'

The clasp denotes qualifying service while serving with French Army 'Commissariat' Department

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

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17841

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Armee De L'Air'

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French Air Force

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

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17840