Medal of Honour for Public Roadways, Silver Medal (with clasp "MAREY")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0174.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

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    Attributes

    • Country
      France
    • Composition
      Silver
    • Inscription
      Obv: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE MINISTERE DE L’INTERIEVR Rev: HONNEUR TRAVAIL DEVOUEMENT [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
    • Size
      33mm
    • Version Remarks
      This medal was engraved by Charles Gustave Marey.

    History


    The Medal of Honour for Public Roadways was established on March 26, 1898, but was later replaced by the Medal of Honour for Departments and Communes in 1945.

    It was awarded to road workers for more than 30 years of service, and in 1924 this was reduced to 25 years of service.

    On May 6, 1898 the Medal was extended to road workers in Algeria. This version was identical to the one awarded in France but was worn with an “ALGÉRIE” clasp.

    The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic, Ministry of the Interior,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Honour, Labour, Devotion.”

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