The Medaille Militaire is a distinguished French military decoration, instituted in 1852 by Emperor Napoleon III and awarded for acts of bravery by non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. This full-size example represents the version issued during France’s Third Republic (1870–1940), a period marked by significant military engagement, including World War II. The medal features an enameled laurel wreath encircling a central medallion, typically bearing the profile of Marianne, the national emblem of France, with the reverse inscribed “République Française.” Its suspension consists of a yellow silk ribbon with green edge stripes. Recipients of the Medaille Militaire were recognized for exceptional leadership or valor in the field and the decoration could also serve as a long service award in some cases. This item reflects the historical criteria and design characteristics associated with military honors awarded to French personnel during the era of the Third Republic, specifically around World War II.
WW2 France French Medaille Militaire 3rd Republic Full Size
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The French Médaille Militaire, as issued during the Third Republic and the World War II period, is a distinguished military decoration awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel for acts of bravery in action against enemy forces. The full-size medal features a silver laurel wreath encircling a gilt medallion with the effigy of Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic. Inscribed around the
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