French Escapees’ Medal (Médaille des Évadés) – WWII Prisoner Escape Award
A powerful and historically significant French Escapees’ Medal (Médaille des Évadés), awarded to prisoners of war who successfully escaped captivity or risked their lives attempting to do so.
Established in 1926 and later awarded to those who escaped imprisonment during World War II, this medal honours extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of enemy internment.
The medal features the profile of Marianne, symbolising the French Republic, surrounded by the inscription “République Française.” It is suspended from its distinctive ribbon of green with bold orange stripes, historically representing escape and perseverance.
Highly collectible, this piece carries deep emotional and historical weight — representing not just military service, but the will to survive and return to freedom.
Sold as a historical artefact and collectible.
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