France. A Voluntary Service In The Free French Forces Medal 1940-1945 Auction Archive Marpiyamaniwin Hapa of the Owoju

Marpiyamaniwin Hapa of the Owoju Reserve in Griswold

In mid 1944

departing for the French theatre on October 27th

stamped “Robert Lubstein

Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir - First Class (Grand Officer) breast Star with Oakleaves (for Gallantry in action)

France. A Voluntary Service In The Free French Forces Medal 1940-1945 Auction Archive Marpiyamaniwin Hapa of the OwojuSmall Version. In silvered bronze, marked ""METAL"" on the integral suspension, 30 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Voluntary Service in the Free French Forces was instituted on April 4, 1946, for those who had volunteered to serve in the Free French Forces (FFF) prior to August 1, 1943. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent