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French Medal Lot.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
French Medal Lot.
Four Total. 1) Military Medal. 4th republic (1870-1940) Silver laurel wreath, wrapped around a central gold medallion bearing the left profile of Marianne, effigy of the French Republic. The central gold medallion is surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing the gilt inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" ( "FRENCH REPUBLIC") 3rd Republic variant bore the date 1870, topped by a device composed of a breastplate superimposed over crossed cannons, a naval anchor, sabers, swords and battle axes, to which the suspension ring passes through a loop for attachment to a ribbon. The reverse of the medallion is "VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE" ( "VALOUR AND DISCIPLINE ) 2) French WW1 War Cross (1914-1917) with a bronze palm awarded with the Croix for mention in an army dispatch.3) French WW2 War Cross (1939-!945) with a bronze star for Brigade and Regimental citations. 40 Same as above without star. Restrike. All in very good condition with original ribbons.