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A medal issued by France to WW2 veterans of the French campaign in order to promote peace, security co-operation and friendship. The item is in first class condition (not worn) and comes complete with ribbon and presentation box. Shipping via Aramex next business day courier (SA Only)  

  SHIPPING R 100 DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO CURATOR OF A MUSEUM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE SILVER HILT HAS BEEN CLEANED IN THE MEANTIME. 90 % PLUS SILVER

AFRICA@WAR SERIES: VOLUME 34 War of Intervention in Angola - Volume 2: Angolan and Cuban Forces at War, 1976-1983  - Adrien Fontanellaz  As of mid-1976, the civil war in Angola was seemingly decided: supported by a large contingent of Cuban forces, the MPLA established itself in power in Luanda. Its native competitors, the US-French-Zaire-supported FNLA, and UNITA, supported by China and South Africa, were in tatters. The French and Zaire-supported FLEC an armed movement for the independence of the oil-rich Cabinda enclave was in disarray. The last few of their surviving units were either driven out of the country, or forced into hiding in isolated corners of northern and south-eastern Angola. Nevertheless, the war went on. The MPLAs government failed to decisively defeat UNITA, in southern Angola, and then found itself facing a coup attempt from within in May 1977. Crushed in blood, this resulted in thousands being jailed and tortured: many more escaped abroad, where they reinforced the ranks of the battered opposition. The coup prompted the Soviets to attempt increasing their influence with the aim of establishing permanent military bases in the country. While all such overtures were turned down, Angolan operations along the border to what was then the South-West Africa (subsequently Namibia) in October 1980, combined with the increased activity of SWAPO an insurgency against the South African control of that territory - subsequently Namibia prompted South Africa to launch another military intervention and resume supporting UNITA. In turn, this prompted not only the Cubans to further increase their military presence, but also the Soviet Union into delivering massive amounts of military aid to the government in Luanda. Angola not only assumed the role of one of the major hot battlefields in the Cold War: its civil war saw a number of major showdowns between diverse belligerents, culminating in the Battle of Cangamba in 1983. Based on extensive research, with help of Angolan and Cuban sources, the War of Intervention in Angola, Volume 2, traces the military build-up of the Cuban and Soviet-supported Angolan military, the FAPLA and its combat operations, and those of the Cuban military in Angola, in the period 1976-1983, their capabilities and intentions, and their battlefield performances. The volume is illustrated with over 100 rare photographs, half a dozen maps and 18 colour profiles. Paperback, 80 pages. 

The Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 was perhaps subjected to much controversy as a result of the epic Zulu victory at the battle of Isandlwana.  Lord Chelmsford, the General Officer commanding the invasion force during the war, sustained severe criticism from both journalists and parliament following his actions and conduct at Isandlwana. In 1939 and on the sixtieth anniversary of the battle, Major, the Hon Gerald French, wrote a controversial but riveting book titled 'Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War, which is based on defending both Lord Chelmsford's actions and reputation.  The foreword to the book was written by General Sir Bindon Blood who served under Chelmsford in India and a devoted admirer. French however, had fallen into the error of selective inaccurate source material and false reports that were, at the time, specifically designed to shield Lord Chelmsford from the Isandlwana debacle and conveniently lay such blame on the shoulders of Colonel Anthony Durnford, Royal Engineers, who was present at Isandlwana.  For example, in looking for such evidence, French deliberately altered a map that showed the true disposition of the imperial defense line at the battle in order for readers to reach the conclusion that the primary course of the defeat was the retreat of the Natal Native Contingent, that opened a gap in the defense, thus allowing an unopposed Zulu advance. Hardback, 320 pages  

As Per Photos.WORLD WAR 2 FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE OFFICIAL 1939 FULL SIZE MEDAL WITH LAUREL PALME(BRANCH)DECORATION. Shortly after the Fall of France and the armistice June 1940, the newly installed Vichy government decided to simply annul the 1939 Croix de Guerre and institute their own version.  The Vichy version was very similar but with modified reverse dates and the ribbon was changed from green and red, to green and black. The wearing of the first type ribbon was no longer permitted and recipients of the first types cross had to change the ribbon to the Vichy version.  This is an Original World War 2 French Croix De Guerre Vichy 1939 1940 Full Size Medal with the Republic Ribbon and TWO SILVER STAR Decorations for mention in Brigade, Regimental or Unit Despatches. PLEASE NOTE: VICHY MEDALS WERE FORBIDDEN TO BE WORN IN UNIFORM POST WAR.STILL SERVING VETERANS WHO HELD VICHY MEDALS, CONTINUED TO WEAR THEM,BUT SUSPENDED WITH THE FRENCH REPUBLIC RIBBON. PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS                        

As Per Photos.WORLD WAR 1 FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE 1914 1918 FULL SIZE MEDAL WITH A GILT STAR DECORATION Instituted in April 1915 to commemorate mentions in Depatches. Awarded to all Ranks, including Officers. This is an Original World War 1 French Croix De Guerre Full Size Medal with a Gilt Star Decoration for mention in a Divisional Despatch. PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS          

Buy Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War - The Hon. Gerald French D.S.O for R460.00

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1930s WW2 French Maginot Line pin badge - "None Shall Pass" We have seen some of these badges before, but not this design. The pin commemorates the construction of the Maginot Line - a system of fortifications built by the French after World War I to safeguard the border with Germany. 38mm long   IMPORTANT NOTE ON SHIPPING Please note that the additional charge for lots that are shipped together is only applicable if the weight does not exceed the initial weight for a particular item. Please contact me if you want to combine shipping. Many thanks and happy bidding!  

AN ANGLO BOER WAR COMMEMORATIVE PLATE BY CHAPMAN ENGLAND DEPICTING GENERAL FRENCH CIRCA 1900

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Papers relative to the events and negotiations which preceded the opening of hostilities between Germany on the one hand, and Poland, Great Britain and France on the other. The present Yellow Book is a collection of the most important among the documents which bring out clearly the course of French diplomatic action from September 29, 1938, the date of the Munich Agreement, to September 3, 1939, the date when France and Great Britain, in execution of their pledges of assistance, declared themselves to be in a state of war with Germany. This publication is limited to the general theme of Franco-German relations, as it clearly was not possible to find space for all the other problems on which our diplomacy was active during the same period (Spanish affairs, Franco-Italian relations, events in the Far East, negotiations with Moscow and pacts of assistance). 368 pages, in good condition, R50 postage in SA.