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Lot 214:
Description
A collection of nine Bronze and Silver military awards and patriotic items primarily relating to the Second World War and the Free French Forces. The group comprises a Bronze Croix du Combattant with a blue and red striped ribbon and a Bronze Médaille Coloniale bearing a red star device. A rare variant Bronze Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 for the Free French Forces features a central medallion with the Cross of Lorraine on a red and black striped ribbon. A shield-shaped Bronze Médaille de la France Libérée is decorated with three Silver clasps inscribed with the characters DEFENSE PASSIVE, LIBERATION, and FRANCE. The collection further includes a Bronze Inter-Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 and a standard Bronze Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with a bronze palm device. A small enamel lapel pin depicts the Cross of Lorraine with the inscription FRANCE LIBRE. A hexagonal Bronze WWII Commemorative Medal and a Silver V for Victory pendant featuring a central crucifix on a tricolour ribbon complete the set.
Diameter: 3.5cm
Diameter: 4cm
Height: 7cm.
Condition report:
The Bronze medals show expected surface oxidation and natural patina (photos 1, 2). The ribbons exhibit age-related fading, minor staining, and some fraying, which is most prominent on the large tricolour ribbon attached to the V for Victory pendant (photos 1, 2). The enamel on the France Libre lapel pin appears intact without significant chipping or loss (photo 2).
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