France WWII Combatants Medal for the Liberation of Paris 1944 by the 10th Arrondissement

FRANCE: WW2 Commemorative Military Medal 
issued by the 10e Arrondissement (the 10th 
administrative subdivision) of Paris, to the 
Combatants, members of the Resistance and 
of the Free French Forces, who took part in the 
battle for the Liberation of Paris, on 19 Aug. 1944. 
In bronze, hallmarked and maker marked by the 
Paris Mint.
The Liberation of Paris (also known as the Battle 
for Paris) took place during the period 19-25 Aug. 
1944. The battle was fought mainly between the 
French Resistance and forces of the German 
Garrison of Paris who tried to inflict maximum 
damage to the city according to Hitler's orders. 
Nearly 1000 members of the French Resistance 
lost their lives while trying to prevent the Germans 
to leave the city and leave ruins behind them. 
On 24 Aug. 1944, vanguards of the 2nd French 
Armored Division (under the command of General 
Leclerc), despite the direct orders of the US 
Corps Commander, Major General Leonard T. 
Gerow, entered Paris. 
The German forces, under General Von Choltitz 
surrendered the next day (25 Aug. 1944).
An extremely rare unofficial resistance award.  

FULL SIZE

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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