Order of Touristic Merit, Knight

SKU: 01.FRA.0127.103.01

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  • Knight (stamped "POILLERAT") Obverse
  • Knight (stamped "POILLERAT") Obverse
  • Knight (stamped "POILLERAT") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    May 27, 1949
  • makers
    Monnaie de Paris

History


The Order of Touristic Merit was created on May 27, 1949. It was later replaced by the National Order of Merit on December 3, 1963.

It was awarded for professional services rendered to the development of tourism in France and French colonies.

The Knight was awarded to a person of at least 40 years of age for a minimum of 15 years of service. Knights could be promoted to Officer after 8 years, and Officers could be promoted to Commander after 5 years.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Touristic Merit.”

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Versions

  • Price

    $100 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: MERITE TOURISTIQUE [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    30x43mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris

  • Version Remarks

    The award was engraved by Gilbert Poillerat.

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