France: Medal of Honour for Post & Telegraphs (Medaille D'Honneur Des Postes et Telegraphes). Silver issue with silk rosette. 2nd model, 2nd type (F, Raillot 1971)

The medal is named and dated on the reverse

With 'uniface' suspension & Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo & numeral '1' indented on flat edge of the rim

Note: The medals with 'uniface' suspensions were issued post 1929

The medal was created by a decree dated, 22 March 1882, as a 'Medal of Honour' for those employed in the Postal Services (Post Office and Postal Delivery) & 'Telegraph' departments

The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished services

The medal is awarded in three grades viz, bronze (15 years), silver (20 years), gold (reserved for award to personnel who were injured in the line of duty)

Condition: About EF

Code: 21070