Decoration for Members of the National Assembly, Gold Medal

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Attributes

country

France
date of institution

July 12, 1792
remarks

The Copper Medal (Usher) image is reproduced from Michel Hennin, Histoire numismatique de la Révolution française : , ou Description raisonnée des médailles, monnaies, et autres monumens numismatiques relatifs aux affaires de la France, depuis l'ouverture des États-généraux jusqu'à l'établissement du gouvernement consulaire (Paris: J.S. Merlin, 1826).

History

The Decoration for Members of the National Assembly was instituted by decree on July 12, 1792.

The Decoration was worn by members of the National Assembly during all meetings. By the decree of August 22, 1792, the Decoration was forbidden to be worn outside of any official setting.

The obverse inscription translates to "The Rights Of Man, Constitution."

The Decoration for Members of the National Assembly is translated from the French "Decoration des Membres de l'Assemblee Nationale."

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