Summary
Medal for Escaped Prisoners, instituted 20 August 1926 in France.
The medal was awarded to French soldiers who during World War I were taken prisoner during combat and later escaped. It was also available to those from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and was extended to World War II.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Marianne, the national emblem of the French Republic, wearing an oak wreath facing left; around, "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE". Ribbon, not held, should be green with orange stripes.
Reverse Description
Reverse bears wreath that frames central text: "MEDAILLE / DES / EVADES".
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Harold Mower, Apr 1991
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Date Issued
circa 1918 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE". Reverse inscription: "MEDAILLE / DES / EVADES".
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
43 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.152 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with loop
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References
Dorling p.196
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