Medal of Honour for Mutual Aid Societies, Type I, Silver Medal

SKU: 02.FRA.0150.103.01

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  • Silver Medal (stamped "O ROTY") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    March 26, 1852

History


The Medal of Honour for Mutual Aid Societies was created by the decree of March 26, 1852 and was later replaced by the Order of Social Merit in 1936. It was awarded by a council of Society members to its most deserving and dedicated members.

The Medal is classified into Types. Type I includes the Medals awarded in France. Type II includes the Medals awarded in Algeria.

In Type I, the Medal had five grades. The lowest grade was a Diploma of Honourable Service which was awarded after three years of service. The Bronze Medal was awarded for two years of service after receiving the Diploma, the Silver Medal was awarded for three years of service after receiving the Bronze Medal, the Gold Medal was awarded for four years of service after receiving the Silver Medal, and the Cross, rarely conferred, was awarded for ten years of service after receiving the Gold Medal.

The following variables may be encountered on this Medal: size; composition.

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Versions

  • Price

    $15-25 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: SOCIÉTÉS DE SECOVRS MVTVELS Rev: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE MINISTÈRE DU TRAVAIL ET DE LA PREVOYANCE SOCIALE [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    27mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris

  • Version Remarks

    This version was engraved by Louis Oscar Roty. It is hallmarked ("cornucopia" BR) on the rim.

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  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR Rev: SOCIÉTÉS DE SECOURS MUTUELS MÉDAILLE D'HONNEUR [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    27mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic, Minister of the Interior,” and a reverse inscription that t...

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  • Price

    $15-25 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: SOCIÉTÉS DE SECOVRS MVTVELS Rev: MÉDAILLE D'HONNEUR RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE MINISTÈRE DE L'INTERIEUR [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    27mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris

  • Version Remarks

    This version was engraved by Louis Oscar Roty. This version has an obverse inscription that translates to “Mutual Aid Societies,” and a ...

  • View Item
  • Price

    $15-25 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: SOCIÉTÉS DE SECOVRS MVTVELS Rev: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE MINISTÈRE DU TRAVAIL ET DE LA PREVOYANCE SOCIALE [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    27mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris

  • Version Remarks

    This version was engraved by Louis Oscar Roty. This version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic,” and a revers...

  • View Item
  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Rev: SOCIÉTÉS DE SECOURS MUTUELS MÉDAILLE D'HONNEUR [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    27mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Mutual Aid So...

  • View Item

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