France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Fusiliers Commandos De L'Air'

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French equivalent to the British 'RAF Regiment' The Fusiliers Commandos de l'Air (French for 'Fusilier commandos of the Air (force)') of France's Arm?e de l'Air (French Air Force) are armed airmen trained as infantry, who provide ground defense of air bases and secure forward base areas. They also participate in forward air control, combat search and rescue missions, and as air assault infantry Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF