{"product_id":"ww1-french-medaille-militaire-france-first-world-war-medal-in-original-box","title":"WW1 French Médaille Militaire – France First World War Medal, in Original Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eFrench Médaille Militaire – First World War Period, in Original Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003eFirst World War period French Médaille Militaire\u003c\/b\u003e, presented here \u003cb\u003ein its original issue box\u003c\/b\u003e. Instituted in 1852, the Médaille Militaire is one of France’s \u003cb\u003ehighest awards for non-commissioned officers and enlisted ranks\u003c\/b\u003e, ranking immediately below the Légion d’Honneur and often regarded as its equivalent for other ranks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eDuring the \u003cb\u003eFirst World War\u003c\/b\u003e, the Médaille Militaire was awarded for \u003cb\u003eexceptional bravery in the field\u003c\/b\u003e, distinguished leadership, or outstanding service under fire. It was frequently bestowed upon senior NCOs and soldiers who had already been cited for gallantry, as well as posthumously to those killed in action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe medal features the \u003cb\u003eeffigy of the French Republic (Marianne)\u003c\/b\u003e on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription \u003ci\u003e“RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE”\u003c\/i\u003e, with the reverse bearing the traditional laurel wreath and legend \u003ci\u003e“VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE”\u003c\/i\u003e. It is suspended from its correct \u003cb\u003eyellow ribbon with green edge stripes\u003c\/b\u003e, emblematic of the award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eHoused in its \u003cb\u003eoriginal fitted box\u003c\/b\u003e, this example presents as an attractive and complete period piece, showing expected age-related wear consistent with a genuine First World War award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eA highly respected and historically significant French gallantry decoration, made especially desirable by the presence of the \u003cb\u003eoriginal box\u003c\/b\u003e and its clear \u003cb\u003eGreat War provenance\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eAJMS Medals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AJMS Medals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53365523022170,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/9850\/1466\/files\/20260118_114004.png?v=1768772818","url":"https:\/\/ajms-medals.com\/products\/ww1-french-medaille-militaire-france-first-world-war-medal-in-original-box","provider":"AJMS Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}