French veterans commemorative medal with ribbon
Key Information:
• Country: France
• Organization: National Union of the Combatants (UNC – Union Nationale des Combattants)
• Type: Veterans commemorative medal
• Period: Mid–late 20th century
• Material: Bronze-toned metal
• Ribbon: Tricolor ribbon (blue, white, red with green stripes)
• Dimensions (approx.): 37.30 × 25.77 mm
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Medal Design:
The medal features a stylized Adrian helmet within an oak leaf wreath, symbolizing remembrance and service. The reverse is plain, as issued. The ribbon is suspended from a standard ring and shows the traditional French tricolor with additional green stripes associated with veterans’ organizations.
Condition:
Good overall condition with honest age-related wear.
Patina consistent with period manufacture.
Ribbon shows wear, discoloration, and age marks.
No repairs observed.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was issued by the National Union of the Combatants (UNC), one of France’s most important veterans’ organizations, founded after World War I and active throughout the 20th century.
UNC medals were awarded to members and supporters as commemorative or service recognition pieces rather than state-issued decorations.
Such medals are collected for their historical and veterans’ association value rather than official military award status.
Summary:
French UNC veterans commemorative medal with original ribbon, dating to the mid–late 20th century. A solid collectible example representing French veterans’ organizations and post-war remembrance culture.