Medal of Honour for Colonial Prison Administration, Gold Medal (stamped "A.DESAIDI.EDIT." and "O.ROTY")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0175.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

  • Medal of Honour for Colonial Prison Administration, Gold Medal (stamped "A.DESAIDI.EDIT." and "O.ROTY")
  • Medal of Honour for Colonial Prison Administration, Gold Medal (stamped "A.DESAIDI.EDIT." and "O.ROTY")

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Arthus-Bertrand, Paris
  • Composition
    Gold/Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE Rev: HONNEUR ET DISCIPLINE MINISTERE DES COLONIES [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    27mm
  • Version Remarks
    The hallmark and maker's mark are stamped on the rim.

Physical Description and Item Details


Medal of honour Colonial Penitentiary in gold, small silver suspension, double punch with eagle and boar heads, ribbon, 45.5mm x 27.5mm, weighs 14 g.

History


The Medal of Honour for Colonial Prison Administration was awarded by the Minister of Colonies to workers in colonial penitentiaries for more than 20 years of service. A maximum of 20 Medals were awarded annually.

It is uncertain when this medal ceased to awarded.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Honour and Discipline, Ministry of Colonies.”

There may be additional versions that differ in manufacturer or composition.

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