Order of Public Health, Officer

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  • Order of Public Health, Officer
  • Order of Public Health, Officer
  • Order of Public Health, Officer Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    February 18, 1938
  • makers
    Monnaie de Paris; Arthus-Bertrand, Paris

History


The Order of Public Health was created by the decree of February 18, 1938. It replaced the Medal of Honour for Public Assistance and the Hygiene Medal. It was later suppressed when the National Order of Merit was instituted in 1963.

The Order was awarded for exceptional service in public health, public services, and child protection.

A Knight had to be at least thirty years old and have a minimum of 10 years of service. Knights could be promoted to Officers after 5 years, and Officers could be promoted to Commander after 5 years.

The obverse inscription translates to “Order of Public Health,” and the reverse translates to “Joy” and “Health.”

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Versions

  • Price

    $60 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ORDRE DE LA SANTE PUBLIQUE Rev: JOIE SANTE

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris; Arthus-Bertrand, Paris

  • Version Remarks

    The decoration was engraved by Lucien Bazor.

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