Medal of Honour for Customs Officers, Silver Medal (stamped "PONSCARME")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0167.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$65+ USD

  • Silver Medal (stamped "PONSCARME") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "PONSCARME") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "PONSCARME") Obverse Detail
  • Silver Medal (stamped "PONSCARME") Reverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "PONSCARME") Reverse Detail
  • Silver Medal (stamped "PONSCARME") Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$65+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE Rev: DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DES DOUANES HONNEUR DÉVOUEMENT
  • Size
    27mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal was engraved by Hubert Ponscarme.

History


The Medal of Honour for Customs Officers was established on June 14, 1894 and is awarded to Customs Officers for 20 years of faithful service. It may be awarded in absence of this service requirement for exceptional acts of courage during service, or for success in uncovering criminal activities. In 1902 the Medal was extended to Customs Officers in Algeria. The Medal is currently awarded.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “General Direction of Customs, Honour, Devotion.”

See Medal for Customs Officers (Indochina) for more information.

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