Medal for Forestry Personnel in Indochina, Silver Medal (1929-)

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SKU: 02.FRA.0220.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$2,450 USD

  • Medal for Forestry Personnel in Indochina, Silver Medal (1928-1929)
  • Medal for Forestry Personnel in Indochina, Silver Medal (1928-1929) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2,450 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Rev: HONNEUR ET MERITE SERVICE DES FORETS DE L'INDOCHINE
  • Size
    44mm x 37mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was awarded from April 3, 1928 to May 6, 1929.

Physical Description and Item Details


In silver, signed Mercier, hallmark of boar and goldsmith MB, with ribbon.

History


This Medal was awarded to native and European personnel of the Forestry Service in Indochina for meritorious service. A maximum of 50 Medals were awarded annually to Europeans, and 30 to natives.

There are two versions of the medal which vary in shape and engraving. The first version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Indochina,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Honour and Merit, Forestry Service of Indochina.” The second version has an obverse inscription in characters which translates to “Watching the Forests,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Forestry Service, Honour and Merit, Indochina.”

It is uncertain when the medal ceased to be awarded.

There may be additional versions which vary in composition or manufacturer.

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