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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.

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Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Manufacturer Revillon
 Physical Description Escaped Prisoner Medal; Obverse: relief profile bust of goddess Nike (Lady Liberty), embossed text "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE"; Reverse: embossed text "MEDAILLE DES EVADES" surrounded by a wreath; green silk ribbon with orange stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 7.3 × 3.8 × 0.3cm (2 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Ink
 Inventory Number A19630022000 Credit Line Bequest of the Estate of Col. Harold B. Willis Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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