Medal of Honour for Prison Administration, Type I, Silver Medal (stamped "O.ROTY,")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0169.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$15-55 USD

  • Silver Medal (stamped "O.ROTY," 1896-) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "O.ROTY," 1896-) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "O.ROTY," 1896-) Obverse Detail
  • Silver Medal (stamped "O.ROTY," 1896-) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$15-55 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE MINISTERE DE L’INTERIEVR Rev: HONNEVR-DISCIPLINE ADMINISTRATION PENITENTIAIRE M-D-CCC-XCVI [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    27mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was engraved by Louis-Oscar Roty. It is hallmarked on the rim.

History


The Medal of Honour for Prison Administration was originally awarded as a Silver Medal for 25 years of faithful service, or for exceptional acts of courage while on duty. On December 31, 2003 the Medal was reorganized by the Ministry of Justice, and now has three grades. The Bronze Medal is awarded for 15 years of service, the Silver Medal is awarded for 5 years of service after receiving the Bronze Medal, and the Gold Medal is awarded for 5 years of service after receiving the Silver Medal.

The Medal was extended to administrative personnel of prisons in Algeria on May 3, 1900. The Medal was identical to the one awarded in France, but it was worn with a star and crescent moon ribbon clasp. It is uncertain when the Medal for Algeria ceased to be awarded.

The Medal is divided into Types. Type I includes the awards between 1896-2003. Type II includes the awards since 2003.

In Type I, there are three versions of the Medal which vary in engraving and inscription. The first version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic, Ministry of the Interior,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Honour, Discipline, Prison Administration.” The second version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Honour and Discipline, Prison Service.” The current version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Honour and Discipline, Prison Administration.”

See also Medal of Honour for Colonial Administration and Medal of Honour for Prison Administration (Indochina) in the Medals and Decorations of France for the medals awarded in French colonies and protectorates.

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