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The Escapees' Medal (French: Médaille des Évadés) is a military award bestowed by the government of France to individuals who were prisoners of war and who successfully escaped internment or died as a result of their escape attempt. It was established on 20 August 1926. The medal was awarded to both French citizens and foreign nationals serving in the ranks of the French armed forces.
Display Status
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Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Manufacturer
Revillon Physical Description
Cardboard box for a Escaped Prisoner Medal
Dimensions
3-D: 9.5 × 1.3 × 4.4cm (3 3/4 × 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.) Materials
Cardboard
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
Adhesive Tape Inventory Number
A19600155001
Credit Line
Donated by the Embassy of France
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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