Medaille Militaire

Production date
Circa 1914-Circa 1919
 Description
A French Medaille Militaire. The medal is is circular and the edges are rimmed with oak leaf designs. A small breast plate motif with an assortment of weapons attached to the sides is attached with a hinge to the top of the medal. This in turn is attached to a yellow and green corded ribbon with a ring. The obverse side of the medal bears side profile of a women's face which is surrounded by a blue enamelled circle within which is the following text: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE * 1870 *". The following text is on the reverse: "VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE". This too was surrounded by a blue enamelled circle but only a tiny trace of enamel remains."T.W.H." is engraved on the rear of the breast plate.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1914-Circa 1919
Production period
World War I (1914-18)
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
Issued to Thomas William Henderson of the New Zealand Cyclist Corps. He was awarded this medal for action in July 1918 at Marfaux.
Accession number
TM2002.165
Collection type
Social History
Material
Metal
Corded ribbon

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