France Medaille Militaire

[Guest Darrell]

Here is the Type IV Medaille Militaire:

[Guest Rick Research]

When was this one given out? It's been eons since I handled any, but the ones I did were WW1 and if I am recalling correctly, seemed to be made out of real silver. I don't remember what was behind the trophy suspension, thoiugh, and from the several you've posted that seems an area that would be most helpful in dating approximate age of these?

[Guest Darrell]

Here's the version that was awarded starting in the 1950's I believe that replaced the top one.

[Guest Darrell]

Here is a FRENCH website with some good info on the medals ... sorry couldnt find one in English. You may find there what you are looking for:

http://www.france-phaleristique.com/accueil.htm

[David Gregory]

Good thread Darrel.

The link you show is interesting, but from my grasp of French I understand that there were different typres of suspension arrangement and minor design details depending on the manufacturer of the pre-1950s type.

Does anyone have any more information on the various types and how to date them?

Specifically, what are the features to identify the type(s) issued for 1914-1918 service or earlier?

Many thanks in advance,

David

[Guest Darrell]

David,

The type issued for WW1 and before (back to 1870) was the Type first shown above (with the 1870 date on the obverse) ...

[Bob Hunter]

What would constitute a colletion of these considering types and varients?