France Libre WWII Free French Volunteers Commemorative War Cross 1939 1945 by the Paris Mint

France: WW2 Commemorative War Cross for 
the Free French Volunteers.  
Inscribed "FRANCE LIBRE" (Free France). 
This military medal was awarded to the 
members of the "Free French Volunteers", 
who, under the command of General De Gaul, 
kept on fighting the Nazis, from abroad, after 
the surrender and the occupation of 
Metropolitan France. 
The medal was established in 1946 and 
eligible for the award were French and 
Foreign citizens who joined the Free French 
Forces prior to 1 Aug. 1943. 
The award criteria included the Foreign 
Legion, Colonial Forces in Africa who fought 
against Rommel's Afrika Korps (DAK) as well 
as civilians who served in the territories under 
the authority of the French National Committee 
in London or in foreign countries prior to 3 
June 1943.
Maker marked: Paris Mint.

FULL SIZE

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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