This is a beautiful French commemorative medal celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris (1944–2004) during World War II. The medal honors the veterans of the 2nd Armored Division (France), the famous French armored unit that helped liberate Paris in August 1944.
Details:
Event: 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris
Years: 1944 – 2004
Material / Color: Gold-tone metal
Diameter: 65 mm (6.5 cm) – large medal
Design: Features a stylized ship emblem with inscriptions “FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITUR”, the historic motto associated with Paris.
Reverse inscription: Named to Cel Courdessess, Vice-President of the Association of Veterans of the 2e