Dunkirk 1940 Medal – WWII Commemorative Replica

A finely made full-size replica of the Dunkirk Medal / Médaille Dunkerque 1940, a French commemorative medal associated with the defence of Dunkirk and the evacuation of Allied forces during Operation Dynamo in World War II.

The original Dunkirk Medal was created in 1960 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.

The obverse features crossed swords, a laurel wreath, the inscription “DUNKERQUE 1940”, 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.

Produced with an antique bronze-tone finish, this historical replica is suitable for display, study, reenactment, or medal collection.

Details

• Country: France
• Medal: Dunkirk Medal / Médaille Dunkerque 1940
• Theme: WWII / Dunkirk Evacuation / Operation Dynamo
• Period represented: 1940
• Original medal established: 1960
• Type: Modern historical replica
• Size: Full size
• Finish: Antique bronze-tone finish
• Obverse: “DUNKERQUE 1940” with crossed swords and laurel wreath
• Reverse: Heraldic shield design
• Ribbon: Orange and dark red striped ribbon

Collector’s Note

This is a modern replica made for collectors, historical display, and educational reference. It is not an original issued Dunkirk Medal and was not a wartime-issued award from 1940.