Original Item: Only One Available. Free France was a political entity that claimed to be the legitimate government of France following the dissolution of the Third Republic. Led by French general Charles de Gaulle, Free France was established as a government-in-exile in London in June 1940 after the Fall of France during World War II and fought the Axis as an Allied nation with its Free French Forces. Free France also supported the resistance in NSDAP-occupied France, known as the French Forces of the Interior, and gained strategic footholds in several French colonies in Africa.

The flag measures approximately 70” x 34 ½” and is of a 4 piece construction. The flag, although now faded, is identical to the flag of France with the only difference being the use of the Cross of Lorraine in the center.

In France, the Cross of Lorraine was the symbol of Free France during World War II, the liberation of France from NSDAP Germany and Vichy France along with the allies the United Kingdom and the United States, and Gaullism and includes several variations of a two-barred cross. The Cross was displayed on the flags of Free French warships, and the fuselages of Free French aircraft. The medal of the Order of Liberation bears the Cross of Lorraine.

The condition is really good with minor fading and staining present.

Comes more than ready for display.