France: Medal of Honour for Physical Education (Médaille d'Honneur de l’Education Physique). Gold with silk rosette on riband. 1946-1956 issue

A second type medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' between, indented on flat edge of rim

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. 2nd type medals were only awarded 1927 to 1939 had an effective life of just 12 years from 1927 to 1939

Condition: EF

Code: 21080