France: Medal of Honour for Mutual Benefit (Medaille D'Honneur De La Mutualite). Silver issue. Fifth type reverse
With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos with numeral '2' and word 'Argent' (silver) in between, that is 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 least as the medals were not officia... read more
15.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Mutual Benefit (Medaille D'Honneur De La Mutualite). Gold issue with silk rosette. Fifth type reverse
With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' 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 least as the medals were not officially worn until 1898. The three grades of awar... read more
20.00 GBP
France (Society): Grand Cross breast star with central legend 'Vivre et Sourire Civique'. Silver, gilt & enamel
The breast star with reverse fittings including vertical hinged pin and clasp, together with 2 x fastening hooks
A most attractive award, the design inspired by the Belgian colonial 'Royal Order of the Lion' that had been awarded for service in the Belgian Congo
Condition: EF read more
50.00 GBP
France: Order of Blood Merit 'Officer' class with silk rosette on riband (la Croix de Officier du Merite Sang)
The French Federation of Voluntary Blood Donors (Fédération Française pour le Don de Sang Bénévole, or FFDSD) was created in 1949. The association's website and history can be seen at:
- https://ffdsb.org/
The association has been awarding medals to Blood Donors since the 1950's. In 1962, the French Federation of Volunteer Blood Donors (FFDSB) created an "Order of ... read more
20.00 GBP
France (Society): Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Médaille de la Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement, argent). Silver issue. Named and dated (Molle J.B. 1952)
The Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas... read more
12.00 GBP
France (Society): Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Médaille de la Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement, vermeil). Gold (vermeil) issue
The Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas... read more
12.00 GBP
United States: Navy Occupation Service Medal 1945-1990. No clasp. With United States Navy reverse
Sold together with paper envelope of issue, this with printed medal title and federal contractors stock details. complete with a loose ingle medal riband bar
The medal and riband bar, complete with crimp brooch fittings with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors mark
The medal with a knob and loose ring suspe... read more
25.00 GBP
United States: National Defense Service Medal
A set - sold together with labelled card box of issue, complete with a companion loose single space medal riband bar
The medal and riband bar, complete with crimp brooch fittings with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors hallmark 'G GI'
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the Unit... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal
A set - sold together with labelled card box of issue, complete with a companion loose single space medal riband bar
The medal and riband bar, complete with crimp brooch fittings with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Lordship NY-GI'
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) was instituted in ... read more
25.00 GBP
United States: Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
A set - sold together with labelled card box of issue, complete with a companion loose single space medal riband bar
The medal and riband bar, complete with crimp brooch fittings with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors hallmark 'PI-GI'
The Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) is a military service meda... read more
25.00 GBP