Medal of Honour for Primary School Teachers, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.FRA.0159.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$40 USD

  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$40 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: INSTRVCTION PRIMAIRE EDVCATION NATIONALE Rev: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE MINISTERE DE L'INSTRUCTION PUBLIQUE [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    The engraver of this version is unknown. This version is hallmarked on the rim. The first version has an obverse inscription that translates to “Primary Education, National Education,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “French Republic, Ministry of Public 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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