France WWII Commemorative Medal 1939 1945 with 4 Clasps (Manche, Italie, Liberation, Defense Passive) by the Paris Mint

FRANCE: WW2 Commemorative medal,  with the 
clasps "Liberation", "Manche", "Italie" & "Defense 
Passive" .
The clasps were awarded as follows:
-"Italie" (Italy) was issued for the operations in
 Italy during the period Sep. 1943 - Apr. 1945. 
The clasp was abolished in 1953 due to the 
institution of the respective medal for the Italian 
Campaign.
- "Liberation": for the operations in Metropolitan 
France and the island of Corsica during the period 
25 June 1940 - 8 May 1945.
-  "Defense Passive" (Civil Protection): for those 
that served with the Civil Protection.
- "Manche" (English Chanel) was issued for the 
maritime operations in the English Channel.
The medal was instituted in 1946 and was 
awarded to the members of the French Armed 
Forces who participated in the War between 3 
Sept. 1939 and 8 May 1945.  
Signed by F. Josse and G. Simon, hallmarked 
bronze by the Paris Mint.

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WW2 1939 -1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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