© Hal30260
© Hal30260
Medal of honor of the railways ND
| Gold plated bronze | 16 g | 32 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1946-1958) Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Medals › Award medals |
| Years | 1953-1977 |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#191551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A laurel branch, a steam locomotive and an electric locomotive surmounting a nameplate cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDAILLE D'HONNEUR DES CHEMINS DE FER
Engraver: Georges Guiraud
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Railways Medal of Honor was created by decree on August 19, 1913. It was awarded after thirty years' service. The Railways Medal of Honor comprises three levels:
Silver: 25 years' service;
Vermeil: 35 years' service;
Gold: 38 years' service.
