France: Medal of the French Family (Medaille De La Famille Francaise). Silver issue with silk rosette. First type medal (1920-1985)

The medal was instituted by decree of 26 May 1920

This example with designer signature on reverse 'Leon Deschamps' & with reverse legend 'Ministere De L'Hygiene'

In 1920, French demographics had been greatly affected by the enormous loss of life, and damage caused by the Great War. With motivation being to reward 'French Mothers' for re-populating the decimated population, this medal was inttituted - and a world first in awarding medals to 'Mothers'

The medal was awarded in three grades, bronze (5 x children), silver (8 x children) and gold (10 x children)

The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style

Condition: EF

Code: 21055