France: Medal of Honour for Youth and Sports (Medaille De La Jeunesse et Des Sports). Bronze. 1969-2013 issue

A fourth type medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal BRFLO metal mark on lower reverse field of medal

The medal was originally instituted in 1927, primarily to reward those involved in physical education (directors, instructors, teachers, trainers)and was awarded for long service or for outstanding sports achievement, for instance in Olympic Games, national and international championships, etc. The medal was not awarded during the Second World War, and in 1946 was revamped with new design and award criteria. A fourth style obverse legend and differnt riband for the bronze class was introduced in 1969

The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style

Condition: EF

Code: 21079