Wwii War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945 Auction Archive brown bakelite with white paint

brown bakelite with white paint

In silver gilt

"ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE"

silver frame (bottom reverse marked "800")

as this was when Forsdyke was Lieutenant Colonel as stated on the name plaque of the Bicorn Carrying Case)

Wwii War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945 Auction Archive brown bakelite with white paintWWII War Commemorative Medal 1939 1945 Bronze, 2 Clasps EXTREME ORIENT, ENGAGE VOLONTAIRE, 28 mm x 38 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: This medal was instituted on May 21, 1946, for award to the French Army, Navy and Air Force for service against the Axis nations during WWII. The Free French fighting with allied forces were eligible, also civilians in certain circumstances.