Medal for Family Merit

SKU: 02.BEL.0187.101.01

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  • Gold Medal (stamped "F. SOMERS") Obverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "F. SOMERS") Obverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "F. SOMERS") Reverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "F. SOMERS") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Belgium
  • date of institution
    November 17, 1956
  • remarks
    The medal was engraved by Francine Somers.

History


The Medal for Family Merit was established by Royal Decree on November 17, 1956. It was awarded to African mothers from the Belgian Congo or Ruanda-Urundi in recognition of raising a large family. It ceased to be awarded in the Belgian Congo on June 30, 1960, and in Ruanda-Urundi on July 1, 1962.

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Versions

Gilded bronze medal obv18
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Medal for Family Merit (stamped "F. SOMERS")

  • Price

    $190 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

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  • Size

    34mm

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