France WWI Medal of National Recognition & Gratitude Silver Class by Delannoy & the Paris Mint

FRANCE: WW1 Medal of National Recognition and 
Gratitude, Silver Class, in silvered bronze, marked 
and hallmarked by the Paris Mint.
Signed by M. Delannoy.
This is the 2nd type of the medal.
The medal was instituted in 1917 and was awarded 
strictly to civilians. 
The purpose of the medal was to express the 
gratitude of the French government to all those 
who, without legal or military obligation, had come 
to the aid of the injured, of the disabled or of the 
refugees. 
Also to reward those who had performed an act of 
exceptional dedication in the presence of the 
enemy during WW1.
The creation of this distinction was mainly the 
result of the unsuccessful offensives of General 
Nivelle in 1917 and the resulting heavy losses 
and the serious crisis of confidence in France. 
A rare medal, especially in its silver class, as 
just 15.000 awards of all classes were issued in 
total. The last award was recorded in 1959.

FULL SIZE

WW1 1914 - 1918

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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