Médaille d’honneur du travail, Ministère de la Guerre Armée de terre, 2nd modèle, échelon vermeil ND
1936 year| Gold plated silver (.950) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) Third Republic (1870-1940) Fourth Republic (1946-1958) |
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1936 |
| Composition | Gold plated silver (.950) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#388755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Intermingled in the center are a hammer, a feather, a cogwheel, surrounded by two oak branches and a vertical sword at the back.
In front, a cartouche surmounted by a lion's head, with lightning bolts below.
Surrounding legend and east signature at 4 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• MINISTÈRE DE LA GUERRE •
HONNEUR TRAVAIL
Em LINDAUER
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Lettering: (corne) 1 (corne)
Comment
12g with ribbon
The Médaille d'Honneur du Travail was awarded to civilian personnel of the former French Ministries of War, Navy and Air, according to distinct statutes:
- the Médaille d'Honneur du Travail du Ministère de la Guerre, created by the decree of March 28, 1888, for French civil servants with more than 30 years' consecutive good service in construction and war service establishments;
- Médaille d'honneur du Travail pour le personnel non militaire de la Marine, created by the decree of September 8, 1894, for civil servants in naval establishments and arsenals with more than 30 years' consecutive good service;
- the Médaille d'honneur de l'Aéronautique, created by the decree of January 12, 1921, for civil servants in Air Force establishments and bases.
http://www.france-phaleristique.com/medaille_honneur_personnels_civils_ministere_defense.htm
