The medal was intitued in 1963 and was awarded the French which is exempt from the Service of compulsory labour (S.T.O.) in Germany, and therefore, as such, attended the fight against the invader.

One of the rarest resistance medals

Total cards issued to 31 January 1994 amounted to 107 974.

Made of bronze, hallmark. Maker's mark Monnaie de Paris.