Stormrider59 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hello all, my local militaria dealer had this one show up in a small bring back grouping, please let me know if any of you have seen this one. I'm speculating it might be Vichy based on the cross, but I am not an expert on French medals. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Perhaps Its linked to the Mission Jeanne d Arc , of the French Marine Nationale . this mission is a campaign that takes place each year and is destined to complete the training of the naval cadets . it lasted several months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I can ask on a French forum if you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormrider59 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 On March 16, 2018 at 21:59, Bayern said: Perhaps Its linked to the Mission Jeanne d Arc , of the French Marine Nationale . this mission is a campaign that takes place each year and is destined to complete the training of the naval cadets . it lasted several months. Hmm, that is an interesting lead. On March 17, 2018 at 00:51, Stuka f said: I can ask on a French forum if you want... By all means, please do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The guy's replied it is a life saving medal! The coat of arms is from the city of Rouen. Other medals of that kind can be seen at; http://www.semon.fr/LES MEDAILLES DE SAUVETAGE_3.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Just got some additional information. The city of Rouen happens to be the godparent of the ship "Jeanne D'Arc" (a school ship), that explains why the medal mentions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Yes , and the Mission is named Jeanne d Arc because when it was established was on board of the Jeanne d Arc R97 a Cruiser launched in 1961 with the name La Resolute . changed for Jeanne d Arc when comissioned in 1964 . she served until 2010 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUSSONNEAU Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hello MUTUAL SECURITY AND RESCUE STE THE JEANNE D'ARC A ROUEN 1874 EX - HOSPITALIERS BRETONS IN ROUEN) AG 17.10.97 GOSSET Alphonse Jules, August 13, 1898 President (Merge May 28, 1902 Mutual Renaissance in Rouen with -) D. 14.07.1903. Honorable Mention: Pierre Marie OLLIVIER, Director D. 14.07.1910. Bronze medal: Cléophas MONTAGNE, vice-president. & Ferdinand PERRON, Assistant Treasurer. Mention: Charles PERRIN, assistant secretary. D. 14.07.1910. Bronze medal: Anatole BERTHE, administrator of St. Joan of Arc at Petit Quevilly. THE JEANNE D'ARC A ROUEN BADGE White enamelled Lorraine cross. Green enamelled laurel wreath. Enamelled arms of Rouen crowned, accosted of a gaff and an ax. The lower branch supports a golden phylactery with LA JEANNE D'ARC surmounting an anchor. White ribbon edged in light blue with a woven black anchor: the same as the Bretons Hospital Rescuers in Rouen. MEDAILLE DE MERITE THE JEANNE D'ARC A ROUEN Silver medal, 30 x 41 mm. Hallmark and "SILVER" Fixed bail with oak crown Weapons crowned with Rouen in a laurel wreath, debruising on: a naval anchor accosted of a gaff and an ax, and a cross of Lorraine. Above: THE JEANNE D'ARC. Exergue: ROUEN. Reverse: In a laurel wreath; struck high, in the field: AU / MERITE. External circular legend, beaded listel: COURAGE. DEVOUMENT. CHARITABLE. HUMANITE (Rosace) White ribbon, 28 mm, light blue border, 4 mm. Woven black marine anchor. An unusual local unofficial live saving award begining of 20th century Cuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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