Medal of Honour in Madagascar and Dependencies, Silver Medal (stamped "O.ROTY")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0205.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$55+ USD

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Estimated market value:

$55+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Arthus-Bertrand, Paris
  • Composition
    Silvered Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE Rev: HONNEUR ET TRAVAIL MADAGASCAR ET DEPENDANCES [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    27mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal was engraved by Louis-Oscar Roty. There is a stamping on the reverse but it cannot be read from available photographs. It is possible that it is stamped "ARTHUS BERTRAND." There is an additional stamping on the obverse, but it cannot be read from photographs either.

History


The Medal of Honour in Madagascar and Dependencies was created on September 17, 1920 by the Governor General of the colony. It was awarded until 1960 when its administration was relinquished to the new independent government.

It was awarded to native workers for long service in the same position, or for the same business or family. The Bronze Medal was awarded for 10 years of service when employed by a European business or family, and 15 years when employed by a native business or family. The Silver Medal was awarded for 15 years of service when employed by a European business or family, and 20 years when employed by a native business or family.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Honour and Labour, Madagascar and Dependencies.”

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