France: Escapers Medal (Medaille des Evades)

Instituted in 1926, the medal is awarded to all personnel who had successfully escaped from enemy internment, or died in their attempts to escape from captivity. The medal was made retrospective to include all wars since 1870 The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF