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.
FULL SIZE
WW2 1939 -1945
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos
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