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

Code: 21080

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

Code: 21079

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

Code: 21074

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

Code: 21073

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

Code: 21066

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

Code: 21059

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

Code: 21058

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

Code: 21057

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

Code: 21050

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

Code: 21048