Wyomingguy Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I just acquired this medal for my collection and am hoping some of you might be able to help in identifying it. The piece came from a collection that included many military and patriotic societies so I believe this is probably a medal for membership in such a group with ties to World War 2. The ribbon is the standard American World War 2 victory ribbon and it has been clearly associated with the medal for a long time if not original. It has now clasp or pin. The medal is a rather tinny rendering of what appears to be the French Legion of Honor. However, it is uni-face with nothing on the reverse. Could it be a bad for Americans who served in France following the Normandy invasion? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Definitely a U.S. WW2 Victory Medal drape, although it looks to be fake. I’d need a more clear picture of the badge to tell more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Its nothing to do with the USA its French and says au merite, i cant see what the inscription and has the bust of Marianne in the centre. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstrenk Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 5 hours ago, paul wood said: Its nothing to do with the USA its French and says au merite, i cant see what the inscription and has the bust of Marianne in the centre. P https://semon.fr/LES ASSOCIATIVES_2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Nick, Well found. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyomingguy Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 thanks for the identification and sorry to be long in responding. I appreciate it very much. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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