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1939–1945 Commemorative war medal (France)

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and struck from bronze. It is 28mm at its widest and 38mm high excluding the suspension loop. The obverse bears the relief image of a rooster superimposed in front of a
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ribbon is 36mm wide and light blue with 3mm green stripes bordered in 1mm red at its edges, at its centre a vertical series of red "V" letters denoting "Victory".
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The 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal was awarded to all soldiers serving under French authority or under a French government in a state of war against the
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A 1949 decree further added the members of the French passive resistance as potential recipients of the 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal.
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or their representatives; to foreign military who served as Frenchmen in formations at war against the Axis forces.
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The medal hangs from a ribbon passing through the medal's built-in suspension loop. This silk
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French fighter ace Pierre Clostermann, a recipient of the 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal
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French citizens and foreign nationals serving in the ranks of the French Foreign Legion
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Two further clasps were authorised for wear on the 1939–1945 commemorative war medal:
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1939–1945 Commemorative war medal with clasps "LIBERATION", "FRANCE" and "AFRIQUE"
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of France established on 21 May 1946 to recognize individual participation in the
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Medal for civilian prisoners, deportees and hostages of the 1914-1918 Great War
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General Alphonse Juin, a recipient of the 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal
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North Africa Security and Order Operations Commemorative Medal
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Twelve operational theatre clasps can be worn on the ribbon:
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Medal for deportation and internment for acts of resistance
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Honour medal for civilian personnel of the Defense Ministry
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Honour medal for youth, sports and associative engagements
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Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France
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Defence and Internal Security Volunteer Reservists Medal
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Defence and Internal Security Volunteer Reservists Medal
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United Nations operations in Korea commemorative medal
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National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism
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Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures
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fighter wing between 28 November 1942 and 8 May 1945;
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Private Stanley Chiasson (sniper) Royal 22e Regiment
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