Resistance Medal
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The Resistance Medal was a decoration bestowed by the French Committee of National Liberation, based in the United Kingdom, during World War II. It was established by a decree of General Charles de Ga
The Resistance medal with rosette (obverse). The red stripes in this sample have faded to a lighter color due to the passage of time.
Reverse of the Resistance medal
Free French Officer and OSS Agent René Joyeuse, a recipient of the Resistance medal with rosette
Resistance member Léo Figuères, a recipient of the Resistance medal
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu
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Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu, in religion Father Louis of the Trinity, OCD, was a Discalced Carmelite friar and priest, who was also a diplomat and French Navy officer and admiral; he became a major pe
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu as Charles de Gaulle's representative in Canada, March 1941.
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu (right) with Brigadier General Alexander M. Patch.