The Forum Rules

Hello and welcome to the English language section of the "Forum Insignes et Médailles".

This forum deals solely with French Insignia and Military and Civil Medals of the world and is open to all.

However, a few rules governing this forum are to be respected :

Each new member should start with introducing him/herself to the forum’s community – The "NOUVEAU MEMBRES" thread is available for that purpose.
It is strictly forbidden to engage in political, sectarial, religious, racist, etc. discussions – this forum only deals with French insignia and worldwide orders, decorations and medals.
Also, orders, decorations and medals of the 3rd Reich and/or WWII era are to be considered military antiques and collection pieces belonging to the realm of collectors or musea. Under no circumstances should they be seen or used for ideological propaganda purposes nor for past or present political aims. They are and will remain testimonies of our history only. Any abuse against this rule will result in exclusion from the forum and a formal complaint will be made.
Politeness is appreciated by all … All messages ought to start with a greeting and end with a goodbye. An admonishment will be sent to each member that does not comply with this rule. If such member persists, a month’s suspension will be enforced as a first measure and, in case of continued neglect of this rule, exclusion from the forum will be decided upon.
German 3rd Reich Insignia are strictly forbidden on this forum !!! A section on "foreign insignia" is present elsewhere (see "INSIGNES NON-FRANCAIS"). The medals’ section on the other hand deals with orders, decorations and medals from all countries.
Copies or restrikes are forbidden on this forum !!! Only the "BIDOUILLE" sections allow for posts to be made on that topic. Sales of copies or restrikes are forbidden as well, even when indicated to be such copies or restrikes !
Objects in the "VENTES" (Sales) section are to be accompanied by their asking price and, preferably, by one or more pictures.
Police force insignia are not allowed for sale … this to avoid their being used for illegal purposes.
The number of sales in the "PETITES ANNONCES" is not unlimited. Thank you for not posting too many. Any member displaying excessive activity within this section may see his/her membership revoked.
You are authorized to copy and store all texts and pictures published on this forum. However, texts and pictures will remain the property of those that posted them. It is, therefore, strictly forbidden to publish texts or pictures downloaded from this forum in print or otherwise without prior authorization from their owner.
Avatars, pseudos and signatures of a racist, political, ideological, religious nature or of a nature that may hurt people’s sensitivities, are forbidden. All members not respecting this rule will be contacted by personal message by the moderation team in order to effect the necessary changes. If not acted upon properly and in the shortest delay, said members will be excluded from the forum.
Similarly, it is forbidden to publish on this forum any articles (complete or in part) from a book or other publication without the author’s prior authorization. You are allowed, in order to substantiate your own text, to cite from such publications and/or post pictures provided you clearly indicate their source. Any post not complying with this rule will be removed.

Thank you for adhering to these rules and wishing you happy times on this forum !