Noor Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi guys, I picked up this silver medallion during the weekend and I am not able to find out anything. However, its looks like French to me. Does some of you can advise me, before I let it go again (came as a part of the lot)? Regards, Timo aka Noor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) A few show up on French eBay. Definitely a medal for the Loire city of Nantes. No WWI history that I know of...site of Nazi atrocities in WWII. Could have a religious connection with the Sacred Heart on it's lower edge. Motto is "Rather Die Than Betray". Interesting piece, but can't find any military connection. Edited September 25, 2011 by IrishGunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It's a religious medal from the city of Nantes, the 2 fellows on it are saint Rogatien and saint Donatien. The inscription "plutôt mourir que trahir" translates into "death rather than betrayal". The medal isn't worth much to be honest with you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 TacHel is right. This badge (I would not think it is an award of any kind) could have been worn by a group of pilgrims from the diocese of Nantes in Western France; A few collectors of such items do exist and a book on french religious awards and badges was published some time ago (sorry, the name escapes my mind).. Veteran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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