Mystery medal needing identification

[Wyomingguy]

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

 

[Sal]

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

[paul wood]

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

[nickstrenk]

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

[paul wood]

Nick,

 

Well found.

 

P

[Wyomingguy]

thanks for the identification and sorry to be long in responding. I appreciate it very much. 

Peter