{"product_id":"dunkirk-1940-medal-wwii-commemorative-replica","title":"Dunkirk 1940 Medal – WWII Commemorative Replica","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eA finely made \u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"256\"\u003efull-size replica\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"307\"\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 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eOperation Dynamo\u003c\/strong\u003e in World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThe original Dunkirk Medal was created in \u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"509\"\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\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eThe obverse features crossed swords, a laurel wreath, the inscription \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"869\"\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\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eProduced with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eantique bronze-tone finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, this historical replica is suitable for display, study, reenactment, or medal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fykqkn\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n299nr\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lsy522\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eMedal: Dunkirk Medal \/ Médaille Dunkerque 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10e4l8b\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eTheme: WWII \/ Dunkirk Evacuation \/ Operation Dynamo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iet1ie\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003ePeriod represented: 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14joofu\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eOriginal medal established: 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8hsdu1\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eType: Modern historical replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ldl535\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eSize: Full size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1frvmc2\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eFinish: Antique bronze-tone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fholr5\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eObverse: “DUNKERQUE 1940” with crossed swords and laurel wreath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x94eqr\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eReverse: Heraldic shield design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtsvhn\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eRibbon: Orange and dark red striped ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"69vxto\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eThis is a modern replica made for collectors, historical display, and educational reference. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003enot an original issued Dunkirk Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e and was not a wartime-issued award from 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tmedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48360854716586,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7186\/3722\/files\/2H5A0413.jpg?v=1780146271","url":"https:\/\/tmedals.com\/products\/dunkirk-1940-medal-wwii-commemorative-replica","provider":"Tmedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}