Bronze commemorative medal with original storage box, design by Georges Guiraud, issued during the Vichy period (World War II).

Obverse:

Image of a young woman seated, holding a young child by the hand. To the right, the signature Georges Guiraud.

Reverse:

Five birds surrounding the Swiss coat of arms with the white cross, encircled by the text:

“Les enfants de France reconnaissants à leurs hôtes suisses”

(“The children of France grateful to their Swiss hosts”).

Below, the inscription: “Médaille frappée à la demande du Maréchal Pétain” with an axe motif.

Diameter: approx. 67–68 mm
Very good condition