France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Plongieurs Demineurs'
An ordnance issue medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal marks on lower obverse field
The clasp denotes specialist skills as a 'Diver De-miner'
Naval diver de-miners are specialist divers, allocated to mine-sweeping vessels, or attached to any of the specialist de-mining diver groups that operate out of the French naval ports of Cherbourg, Brest... read more
35.00 GBP
France: Military Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Services Militaires Volontaires). 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade award
Instituted by decree in 1975 (replacing the earlier Cross of Voluntary Military Services 1934 (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires 1934)) and awarded in three grades or classes, to qualifying personnel of the French Military Volunteer Reserves
The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style
A choice early issu... read more
25.00 GBP
France: A 'Deputy's' badge of office (Insignie 'Adjoint'). Bronze gilt
An official municipal office bearers badge of office, as worn by 'Ajoints' or 'Deputy's'in municipal administrations / mayoral offices
The insignia retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings
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20.00 GBP
France: Medal of Honour for Labour (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail vermeil). Gilt issue with silk rosette on riband. 2nd type (G. Colli 1963)
A named and dated issue from 1963
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 gilt (vermeil) medals awarded for 35 years service
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20.00 GBP
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