France, Iii Republic. A Medal For Deportees And Interned Resisters 1940-1945 Archive very fine condition with damage

very fine condition with damage to the spine

with matte field grey finish

a Long and Devoted Long Service Cross ribbon

bronze gilt insignia

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France, Iii Republic. A Medal For Deportees And Interned Resisters 1940-1945 Archive very fine condition with damage(Mdaille des Dports et Interns Rsistants). Instituted in 1948. In bronze, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Deportees and Interned Resisters was instituted on August 6, 1948, to be awarded to those who qualified as deportees or internees for acts of resistance. On