1939–1945 Commemorative war medal (France)
| 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal | |
|---|---|
1939–1945 Commemorative war medal with clasps "LIBERATION", "FRANCE" and "AFRIQUE" | |
| Type | Commemorative Medal |
| Awarded for | Military service against the AXIS |
| Presented by | France |
| Eligibility | French citizens and foreign nationals serving in the ranks of the French Foreign Legion |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | May 21, 1946 |
Ribbon of the 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal | |
The 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal (French: "Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1939–1945") is a commemorative medal of France established on 21 May 1946 to recognize individual participation in the Second World War.