France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Plongieurs Demineurs'

An ordnance issue medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal marks on lower obverse field The clasp denotes specialist skills as a 'Diver De-miner' Naval diver de-miners are specialist divers, allocated to mine-sweeping vessels, or attached to any of the specialist de-mining diver groups that operate out of the French naval ports of Cherbourg, Brest and hunting or land-based ship within a group of de-miners (located in Cherbourg, Brest and Toulon), whose primary roles are to search for, identify and disarm explosive devices detected at sea and or in ports. In addition to de-mining, the diver is also a specialist in general underwater work, for example, welding, assembly and cutting of metallic structures, and clearing of channels to port access. The scope of de-mining activities includes overseas operations and deployments, and work in support of public services Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style A rare seen specialist medal clasp Condition: About EF