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scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 08/16/2007 3:46 pm Any help would be Appreciated Image Insert: Image Insert: Image: coins-FRANCE-MEDAL.jpg 44.64 KB Image: coins-FRANC-MEDAL-reverse.jpg 46.84 KB Edited by scoutjim99 08/16/2007 3:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff

halfabustisbetter Pillar of the Community United States 1984 Posts	Posted 08/16/2007 3:56 pm I don't know whether or not it's genuine, but it is of the type of a French Military medal that was awarded to both French and non-French soldiers at various times, and served also as analogous to our "purple heart." Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 08/16/2007 4:00 pm It looks real to me. Thank you for the info, are you also a Military collector Report this Post to the Staff
hussulo Valued Member United Kingdom 91 Posts	Posted 08/16/2007 4:23 pm Neat medal scoutjim99. It is translated as "Valour and discipline". It looks like the 3rd medal down on this website: (add https://www. here)diggerhistory2.info/graveyards/pages/equip-uniform/fr-medals.htm I had to miss out the https://www. as I am not yet alowed to post direct links. Hope it helps. Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 08/16/2007 6:39 pm Thanks for the info everyone Report this Post to the Staff
t360 Pillar of the Community United States 2703 Posts	Posted 08/16/2007 9:40 pm Beautiful piece of military history, Jim! thanks for posting it! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/16/2007 10:05 pm This is the Medaille Militaire, issued to Generals and Admirals in charge of frmies and fleets and to non commisioned officers that have distinguished themselves in war. Issued between 1870-1940. Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 08/17/2007 01:58 am Wow great info , I have to wonder how I was able to get it Report this Post to the Staff
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