Political deportation and internment medal
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The Political deportation and internment medal (French: Médaille de la déportation et de l'internement politique) is a commemorative medal awarded by the Ministry for veterans and war victims of the French Republic[1] to its citizens who were deported or interned by the German occupation forces during World War II.[2]
Political deportation and internment medal | |
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Type | Commemorative medal |
Awarded for | Deportation or internment by the enemy for political motives |
Presented by | France |
Eligibility | French citizens |
Campaign(s) | World War II |
Status | No longer awarded |
Established | 9 September 1948 |
Total | ~ 60,000 |
It was created by a law of 9 September 1948 defining the status of political deportees and internees declaring in its opening article “The Republic, grateful to those who contributed to the salvation of the country, bowed before them and before their families, determined the status of political deportees and internees, proclaim their rights and those of their successors”.[1]
Possession of the Political deportee or Political internee card, issued by the National Office for Veterans Affairs, established the right to wear the medal, the insignia being common to either status, but hanging from different ribbons sometimes also bearing distinctive clasps.[2]