France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal. With two clasps 'Somalie' & 'Koufra'

Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia & Numeral '2' marks on reverse

Both clasps (agrafes) are of the official type and struck by Paris maker 'Delande'

Somalie: The clasp (agrafe) 'Somalie' was instituted by the 'Free French' Government in Exile, located in, London, England, on 1942, as an award to the Free French troops that served...  read more

Code: 23128

France: Medal of Honour for Non-Military Marine Personnel (Medaille D'Honneur pour le Personnel non militaire de la Marine). Bronze. Named & dated (A. Gueit 1967)

Instituted in 1894

The medal was awarded to civilian Marine workers ay (Naval Dockyards, Naval Stores Naval Arsenals etc), for either acts of bravery / distinguished service, or more commonly for long service

The medal is awarded in bronze and silver. The bronze medal could be awarded after 25 years service

This example with Paris Mint (Monnaie de Pa...  read more

Code: 23125

France: Medal of Honour for Civilian Workers of the Ministry of War (Medaille d'Honneur Terre). Gilt (Vermeil). 2nd Type medal. Named & dated (Mme M-L Impellizzeri 1973)

This an award to a French female recipient the abbreviation Mme being for 'Mademoiselle'

Instituted by decree of 28 March 1888

The medal is awarded by allocation by the Ministry of Defence in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, distinguished conduct and or acts of br...  read more

Code: 23124

France: Medal of Honour for Civilian Workers of the Ministry of Defence (Medaille d'Honneur Terre). Bronze. Third type medal. Named & dated (J .P. Bedin 1986)

Sold together with original award brevet (folded), named and dated, Monsieur BEDIN Jean-Pierre, 9 January 1987

Instituted by decree of January 1921, the medal is awarded by allocation by both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Labour in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, ...  read more

Code: 23123

France: Pair of Medals of Honour for Civilian Workers of the Ministry of Defence: Y. Mallaret

The pair comprise:

- Medal of Honour of Ministry of Defence. Silver issue. Named & dated (Y. Mallaret 1989)

- Medal of Honour of Ministry of Defence. Bronze issue. Named & dated (Y. Mallaret 1986)

Currently the Bronze medal awarded for 20 years service and the silver medal awarded for 30 years service

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Code: 23122

France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D'Honneur De 'Aeronautique). Silver. 3rd type medal (post 1978). With silver 'A' Aeronautic 'Wings' emblem on riband. Named and dated (G. Bonomi 1984)

Sold together with original award brevet (folded), named and dated, Monsieur BONOMI Gilbert, 20 December 1985

Instituted by decree of January 1921, the medal is awarded by allocation by both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Labour in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, d...  read more

Code: 23121

France: Medal of Honour for the Municipal and Rural National Police (Medaille D'Honneur De La Police Nationale). 1st type (1903-1935). Named (Mazierre Leonard)

With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on flat edge of the rim

The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a 'Medal of Honour' for award to the municipal and rural police forces of France

The medal can be awarded for either specific acts of courage, meritorious service or, for 20 years long service

A good ...  read more

Code: 23120

France: Medal of Honour for the Municipal and Rural National Police (Medaille D'Honneur De La Police Nationale). 1st type (1903-1935). Named (M. Guillame, Maurice)

With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos with word 'Argent' (silver) between indented on flat edge of the rim

The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a 'Medal of Honour' for award to the municipal and rural police forces of France

The medal can be awarded for either specific acts of courage, meritorious service or, for 20 years long service

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Code: 23119

France: Medal of Honour for the National Police (Medaille D'Honneur De La Police Nationale). Silver issue. 2nd type (1936-)

With twin Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) hallmark of twin 'Cornucopia' logos with numeral '1' between indented on flat edge of the rim

The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a 'Medal of Honour' for award to the French police forces

In 1936, the obverse legend of the medal had the word 'rurale' removed, and was issued with different reverse design<...  read more

Code: 23117

France: Medal of Honour of the French Police (Medaille D'Honneur De La Police Nationale). Intermediate model 1936-1937. Silvered bronze

A very scarce short lived variant, the obverse being a 'Second Type' medal obverse (awarded from 1936), with a variant 'reverse' design. Thought only to have been issued in period 1936-1937

With French medal makers marks (triangle) on rim with word 'Bronze' impressed on flat edge of the rim

The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a 'Medal of Hono...  read more

Code: 23118