French Prisoner of War Escape Medal 1870–1945
French Prisoner of War Escape Medal 1870–1945
French Prisoner of War Escape Medal 1870–1945
French Prisoner of War Escape Medal 1870–1945 , reverse image

French Prisoner of War Escape Medal 1870–1945

A French Prisoner of War Escape Medal 1870–1945 constructed in bronze, measuring 30mm in diametre with original ribbon.  The obverse on the medal depicts bears the relief left profile bust of Marianne (representing the French Republic) crowned with branches of oak, along the outer circumference, the relief inscription “REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE” (FRENCH REPUBLIC). On its reverse, at center, the relief inscription on three rows “MÉDAILLE DES ÉVADÉS” (ESCAPEES’ MEDAL) surrounded by a wreath of oak branches. in good condition.

 

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French Prisoner of War Escape Medal 1870–1945

The French government presents the Médaille des Évadés, a military honour, to former prisoners of war who successfully evaded detention or lost their lives in the course of their attempt. A decree passed in 1926 created the “Escapees’ Medal,” which was meant to honour soldiers who fought in both the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and the First World War. Later, its legislation was changed to cover participants in the Second World War and other conflicts. A

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