Medal of Honour for Primary School Teachers, Bronze Medal (stamped "O.ROTY")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0159.102.01.001

Estimated market value:

$15 USD

Estimated market value:

$15 USD

Attributes

Country

France
Makers

Monnaie de Paris
Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Obv: REPVBLIQUE FRANÇAISE MINISTERE DE L'INSTRVCTION PVBLIQVE Rev: INSTRVCTION PRIMAIRE EDVCATION NATIONALE
Size

27mm
Version Remarks

This version was engraved by Louis-Oscar Roty. It is hallmarked on the rim. The second version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic, Ministry of Public Education,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Primary Education, National Education.”

History

The Medal of Honour for Primary School Teachers was created on October 30, 1886. It is awarded to primary school teachers in recognition of long service.

The Medal has three grades. An Honorable Mention is received for 5 years of service, the Bronze Medal can be awarded for two years of additional service after receiving an Honorable Mention, and the Silver Medal can be awarded for two years of additional service after receiving the Bronze Medal.

There are two versions of the Medal which vary in engraving and inscription.

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