France: Medal of Honour for Labour (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail vermeil). Gold issue with silk rosette & gold 'Palm' on riband. 2nd type (G. Colli 1963)
The medal is a named and dated on the reverse
The medal with Paris Mint Cornucopia logos with numeral 1 between on reverse of medal
The Medal was instituted on, 13 July 1886 to reward long & faithful service. The medal and award criteria was revamped & restyled in 1948 and awarded in 4 x grades
The gold medal awarded for 43 years service
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25.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Labour (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail vermeil). Large Gold issue with silk rosette & gold 'Wreath' on riband. 2nd type
A scarce variant model by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' with distinctive Arthus Bertrand reverse design
The medal with Paris 'Arthus Bertrand' makers mark on flat edge of rim
The Medal was instituted on, 13 July 1886 to reward long & faithful service. The medal and award criteria was revamped & restyled in 1948 and awarded in 4 x grades
The gold meda... read more
25.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Physical Education (Médaille d'Honneur de l’Education Physique, bronze). Bronze. 1946-1956 issue
A second type medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' metal mark, 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 ch... read more
15.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Physical Education (Médaille d'Honneur de l’Education Physique). Silver issue. 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 internation... read more
20.00 GBP
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 internation... read more
25.00 GBP
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 interna... read more
15.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 20 Years Service
With Paris Mint marks on reverse comprising numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's
Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 20 years service
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: About EF read more
20.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 30 Years Service (Georges Rasser 1967)
The medal is named and dated on reverse to, Georges Rasser 1967
With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's
Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 30 years service
A choice officially named example
Condition: EF read more
25.00 GBP
France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D'Honneur de l'Aéronautique en bronze). Gold grade medal. 2nd type. With gold 'Wings' emblem (A. Gautier 1971)
A second type medal of the large 36mm model awarded between 1932-1978. The medal officially named & dated on reverse 'A. Gautier 1971'
Medals are awarded in four grades (bronze, silver, vermeil and gold) for specified periods of long service, or can exceptionally may be awarded to reward air crew and or aviation workers for acts of courage, and or for distinguished services perfo... read more
45.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Mutual Benefit (Medaille D'Honneur De La Mutualite). Bronze issue. Fifth type reverse
With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim
The medal was created by decrees in March 1852, as a 'Medal of Honour' to reward directors, and members of 'Friendly Societys' for exceptional services
An award with a rather convoluted history, not lease as the medals were not officially worn until 1898. The three grades of ... read more
12.00 GBP