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Can anyone identify a medal please? update

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Christine

Christine Report 11 Jun 2007 19:20

I have just learned about a medal won by my g. grandfather. I can't identify it. Can anyone help? I can email it to anyone who would like to see it. Thanks. Chris

LindaG

LindaG Report 11 Jun 2007 19:35

try this for identifying WW2 medals http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Veterans/Medals/WorldWarIiMedalSummary.htm And here for WW1 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/medals.asp#campaignmedals

Christine

Christine Report 11 Jun 2007 19:36

Thanks Linda. I'll go have a look Chris

Christine

Christine Report 11 Jun 2007 21:16

If anyone is interested the medal is the Medaille militaire! Thanks to George and Diane for all their help. It is very, very much appreciated. Chris

LindaG

LindaG Report 11 Jun 2007 21:19

Oooh! That's sounds French. How exciting! Lin

Christine

Christine Report 11 Jun 2007 21:23

Hi Linda Yes, and it seems it was quite a rare medal to be awarded to foreign soldiers. I am puffed with pride at the moment. Chris