France French medal ?

[Iver]

Hi... Can someone help with identification of this coin/medal/jeton? Thanks

[Veteran]

This is a very widely used pattern. It could be practically anything, official or not. The width of this particular one might be a lead 27mm ? 33mm ? 40mm ? more ?

A hallmark is probably to be found on the side with a cornocupea + BRONZE or ARGENT (Paris Mint).

This being said, it is certainly french. DUPUIS's signature should appear somewhere on the obverse

Edited March 3, 2013 by Veteran

[Iver]

Veteran: Thanks for informations, as you wrote, it has cca 27mm in diameter, but there is no mark or signature...

[Veteran]

This is interesting. A 27mm medal with a date could well be one of the so-called President of the Republic Medal of honor wich would have lost its ring.ly

I unfortunately don't know how to add a picture of this on an answer.

[Iver]

That sounds very interesting.. can you please send a photo to ivan@xko.sk? thank you

[Veteran]

To be honest, I would rather be told how to add the picture to this post. It would benefit a larger number of members as well as it would inform you. And I would gain a wee bit of extra know-how for myself that I evidently need !;

Nothing personnal about this, of course.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

just go to the top right hand corner of this thread to the "Reply to this post " button... then go to "choose files" and choose the pic off your hard drive.

best

Chris

[Veteran]

Thank you very much Chris. I had just missed the right button and I feel much better anwering on the post

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This is a silver medal with the appropriate ribbon.

Known in France as "Medaille d'honneur du Ministere des Affaires etrangères" it has been awarded both for services to France by non-french persons and by the French President on the occasions of State visits. In this case it is also known as "Medaille d'honneur du President de la Republique" and the reverse usually bears the year of the visit, such as yours or the one I am showing.

Four levels of the medal have been used : bronze, silver, silver-gilt ("vermeil") and gold (in gold).

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Il has been awarded since the 1860s probably, certainly since 1880; A military branch was created in 1917 to be given to military personnels, particularly to Allied troups who saved lives of French citizens. Ir is also awarded to military recipients during State visits.

Not a rare award but it does not turn up all that often.

I hope this helps.

Best regards

Veteran

Edited March 6, 2013 by Veteran

[Veteran]

Hi Iver

I hope my answer to your query was received and satisfactory. Should you need further information, just say so.

Regards

Veteran

Edited March 11, 2013 by Veteran

[Iver]

Hi Veteran. Many thanks for that answer. I have bought some austro-hungarian medals (as I am collecting them) and there was also this piece, so its good to know what I have..

[Iver]

Dear Friends..

and what abou this one? similar design, but another text... any informations please?

[Veteran]

Iver

This medal (probably 30 / 40 mm diameter) is an all purpose token of appreciation presented on behalf of the Senators of the "Department" (one of the 92 administrative districts in metropolitan France). The departement of MEUSE is in Eastern France, the main cities being Bar-le-Duc and VERDUN.

Such "awards" were currently in use during the IIIrd Republic (1875-1940) when local aurhorities organised sporting, cultural or other local events They were available in bronze, silvered or gilted bronze. In other words, local politics at work.

Best regards

Veteran

Edited August 8, 2014 by Veteran

[Iver]

veteran: Thanks for replay, diameter is 69mm

[Veteran]

Iver

Normal large size for these medals. You might be able to spot hallmarks on the rim of the medal. Could be a cornocupia with an additionnal BRONZE ou BR.

Glad tp be of help.