Rare French WWII award instituted by General Charles de Gaulle in 1940
Key Information:
Country: France
Type: Order of Liberation (Ordre de la Libération)
Period: 1939–1945 (Free French Forces, WWII)
Designer: Pierre Dautel
Material: Bronze gilt
Ribbon: Green with two narrow black stripes
Dimensions approx.: 63.34 × 30.75 mm
Medal Design:
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Obverse features the black Cross of Lorraine on a stylized bronze sword; reverse inscribed PATRIA SERVANDO VICTORIAM TULIT (“By serving the fatherland, he brought victory”).
Condition:
Very good preserved example with minimal wear and light surface marks. Original ribbon in excellent condition, with vivid colors.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of Liberation was established by General Charles de Gaulle on 16 November 1940 in London. It was awarded for outstanding contributions to the liberation of France during World War II.
Only 1,038 individuals, 18 military units, and 5 cities received this distinction, making it one of the rarest and most prestigious French orders.
Summary:
Highly collectible and historically important WWII French decoration. Excellent preserved example — a centerpiece for any advanced militaria collection.
Please refer to the pictures.