Escapees Medal, Bronze Medal

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SKU: 02.FRA.0218.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$25+ USD

  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$25+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: MÉDAILLE DES ÉVADÉS
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal was engraved by Alphée Dubois.

History


The Escapees Medal was awarded to escaped prisoners of war during the Franco-Prussian War, World War I, and World War II. It was also awarded to those from Alsace-Lorrain who attempted to escape with the intention of joining the French Army. Approximately 15000 Medals were awarded for the First World War and 35000 for the Second World War.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Medal for Escapees.”

There may be additional versions that vary in composition.

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