France, III Republic. A Medal of Deportation & Internment 1940-1945

In bronze, marked "BR" (bronze), cornucopia hallmarked and maker marked "MAB" (Arthus Bertrand of Paris) on the reverse, measuring 30 mm (w) x 45.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Medal of Deportation and Internment was instituted on September 9, 1948, to recognize those deported or interned for political reasons during the Second World War and could only be awarded to those in possession of a Deportees or Political Internees card. In 1955, the award of the medal was extended to those who had suffered a similar fate during the First World War.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.