This item is one of the extremely rare, limited edition, ceramic commemorative medals specially crafted and manufactured by the Meissen Porcelain Company in August 1940 to celebrate the German victory over France. The item is in the shape of a circular disk having a diameter at its equator of one and three quarters inches (1 3/4") and being one quarter inch (1/4") thick. One side of the disk shows the Eifel Tower in its center past which are flying two separate groups of flying German Aircraft. Around the perimeter of this side is the inscription "EINNAHME VON PARIS 14. JUNI 1940" (Occupation of Paris 14 June 1940). The reverse side of the disk depicts a German tank in the middle with a swastika centered above it. As seen in the photo below, the tank is in the act of climbing over the top of a trench or barrier while in the process of assaulting the enemy.

Appearing in a semi circle around the central tank image is the short inscription "ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN FELDZUG IN FRANKREICH" (In memory of the Campaign in France). This item comes complete with a square, maroon colored, leather case two and three quarters inches (2 3/4") wide and long by one half inch (1/2") thick. The disk rests in a recess in the base of the case which is covered by a soft, dark red colored felt. The inside lid is covered with a bright red silk material across which has been inserted a second class 1939 Iron Cross ribbon, which was not an original part of the Meissen design. As such, it was probably added by the original owner who either won the Second Class Iron Cross during the invasion of France, and/or was commemorating the loss of a family member in that action who earned this award.

LEFT is the full frontal view of the cased, ceramic Meissen disk made to commemorative the 1940 victory over France with the Eifel Tower side showing. Note that a strip of fabric runs under the disk to allow its easy removal from the case. As above, the 1939 Iron Cross Second Class ribbon was separately added at a later date and was not a regular part of the original Meissen design. BELOW is a greatly enlarged view of the reverse side of the commemorative showing a German tank moving forward to the attack the enemy.