FRANCE LIBRE Commemorative medal for volunteer services in the Free French Forces from General Charles de Gaulle In silver-plated bronze, accompanied by a reminder of the medal and an enamelled reduction for a buttonhole; In a presentation box marked "MÉDAILLE DE LA FRANCE LIBRE" in gold. Historical background: General de Gaulle and his son Philippe were both awarded this medal, which was created in April 1946 and commemorates commitment to the Free French Forces before 1943. Charles was the first Free Frenchman in 1940, and his son joined him shortly afterwards. Provenance : - Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) - Then Admiral Philippe de Gaulle (1921-2024) - Then descendants