Medal of Honour for the Merchant Navy, Silver Medal (stamped "EM LINDAUER," 1929-)

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SKU: 02.FRA.0183.101.01.002

Estimated market value:

$30 USD

Estimated market value:

$30 USD

Attributes

Country

France
Makers

Monnaie de Paris
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: MARINE MARCHANDE Rev: MÉDAILLE D’HONNEUR [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
Size

27mm
Version Remarks

This version was engraved by Edmond-Emile Lindauer. It is hallmarked ("cornucopia" 1 "cornucopia") on the rim. The silver quality is 950.

History

The Medal of Honour for the Merchant Navy is awarded to members of the Merchant Navy for 300 months (25 years) of service. It may be awarded in absence of this service requirement for exceptional acts of courage and bravery. 300 Medals are awarded annually.

There are three versions of the medal which vary in engraving. The first version has an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Merchant Navy, Honour at Work.” Both the second and third versions have an obverse inscription that translates to “Merchant Navy,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Medal of Honour.”

There may be additional versions that vary in composition.

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