Lot no. 150
FRANCE - FRENCH RESISTANCE MEDAL
Resistance medal from General de Gaulle's office
Bronze; unmarked; ribbon; T.T.B.
History:
The Medal of the French Resistance was the second and last decoration created by General de Gaulle during the war, with the aim of
It was created to "recognise outstanding acts of faith and courage which, in France, in the Empire and abroad, have contributed to the Resistance of the French people against the enemy and its accomplices since 18 June 1940". It should be noted that neither the General nor his son held this medal.
Provenance :
- Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970)
- Then Admiral Philippe de Gaulle (1921-2024)
- Then descendants
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