{"product_id":"dunkirk-1940-medal-wwii-commemorative-reproduction","title":"Dunkirk 1940 Medal – WWII Commemorative","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely made \u003cstrong\u003efull-size reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eDunkirk Medal \/ Médaille Dunkerque 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e, a French commemorative medal associated with the defence of Dunkirk and the evacuation of Allied forces during \u003cstrong\u003eOperation Dynamo\u003c\/strong\u003e in World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original Dunkirk Medal was created in \u003cstrong\u003e1960\u003c\/strong\u003e to commemorate the defence of Dunkirk and the surrounding area during May–June 1940. It honored veterans connected with the Dunkirk campaign and was later associated with Allied personnel involved in the evacuation, including British, French, and other Allied forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features crossed swords, a laurel wreath, the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“DUNKERQUE 1940”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a stylized boat motif symbolizing the evacuation. The reverse displays a heraldic shield design. The medal is suspended from an orange and dark red striped ribbon, giving it a distinctive WWII commemorative appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced with an \u003cstrong\u003eantique bronze-tone finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, this historical reproduction is suitable for display, study, reenactment, or medal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedal: Dunkirk Medal \/ Médaille Dunkerque 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: WWII \/ Dunkirk Evacuation \/ Operation Dynamo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod represented: 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal medal established: 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Full size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique bronze-tone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: “DUNKERQUE 1940” with crossed swords and laurel wreath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Heraldic shield design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon: Orange and dark red striped ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532309999810,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A0413_42272f43-4d8a-48b4-8e1c-bfb39f738c10.jpg?v=1785747731","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/dunkirk-1940-medal-wwii-commemorative-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}