Why are French medals so cheap?

[Montenegrin1919]

Hello everyone, Alek from Montenegro overhere.

I started collecting medals and orders and I saw that French ones are quite a bit cheap, especially when you compare them to British ones. Why is that? Why are they not popular among collectors?

Also, is there a possibility to find out who they belonged to (Legion of Honor, War crosses etc.)

Thank you!

[bichon]

Hello Alek

I don't know why they are cheaper ?
they are popular.... in France

for 14-18, about 2 065 000 Croix de Guerre, 1 400 000 Médaille Militaire, a few thousands LH

if you have a Légion d'Honneur or Croix de Guerre, impossible to find a name
but if you have a soldier's name, you can find out if he is an LH recipient (Légion d'Honneur database)

cordially
Didier

[Montenegrin1919]

Hello Didier! Thank you so much. Its sad that we cant find who was the recipient, especially for LH... Do you know the number of Croix de Guerre awarded for WW2?

[bichon]

Hello Alek

for WW2, about 250 000 Croix de Guerre

cordially
Didier