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

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  • 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")

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    October 27, 1898
  • makers
    Arthus-Bertrand, Paris

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

  • Price

    $850 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE Rev: HONNEUR ET DISCIPLINE MINISTERE DES COLONIES [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    27mm

  • Maker

    Arthus-Bertrand, Paris

  • Version Remarks

    The hallmark and maker's mark are stamped on the rim.

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