Michael Johnson Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 (edited) Many thanks to Djedj for facilitating this one for me.I love this art deco medal. The Commemorative Medal, bar Defense Passive wasn't authorized until 1949.[attachmentid=58549] Edited October 28, 2006 by Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson Posted October 28, 2006 Author Posted October 28, 2006 (edited) And the reverse:[attachmentid=58550]When you consider that over 800,000 French civilians were killed in the war, these people were very busy. Edited October 30, 2006 by Michael Johnson
Laurence Strong Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 Hi MichaelNice one. Was it issued for "civil defence"?
Michael Johnson Posted October 29, 2006 Author Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) Michael,Is this a Table Medal?Yes, it is. 5.8 cm (about 2.5") and quite heavy. As you can see, they were issued named.Hi MichaelNice one. Was it issued for "civil defence"?Yes, that is the English translation of "Defense Passive". Edited February 6, 2007 by Michael Johnson
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