French WW2 Commemorative Medal with GRANDE BRETAGNE bar.

[Duncan]

Can someone tell me the award criteria for the 'Grande Bretagne' bar on the French WW2 Commemorative Medal please?

[Hendrik]

Hello Duncan,

 

The bar was awarded for participation in air operations effected from the UK territory between 25 June 1940 and 8 May 1945 :

"Barrette « Grande-Bretagne » pour les opérations aériennes effectuées de ce territoire du 25 juin 1940 au 8 mai 1945"

 

Regards,

Hendrik

[Duncan]

13 hours ago, Hendrik said:

Hello Duncan,

 

The bar was awarded for participation in air operations effected from the UK territory between 25 June 1940 and 8 May 1945 :

"Barrette « Grande-Bretagne » pour les opérations aériennes effectuées de ce territoire du 25 juin 1940 au 8 mai 1945"

 

Regards,

Hendrik

Thank you for the reply. I had no idea it was for air operations. I'd assumed it was military service based in the UK only, similar to the 'England' bar on the US WW1 Victory Medal. Very interesting, thank you.