French Medal of Honour of Labour (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail) – Named, in Original Box – M. Delarue, 1958
A French Médaille d’Honneur du Travail, awarded in 1958 and named to M. Delarue, presented here in its original fitted box.
Instituted to recognise long and faithful service in industry, commerce, agriculture, or public service, the Médaille d’Honneur du Travail was (and remains) awarded for set periods of employment, typically ranging from 20 to 40 years depending on the class. The medal symbolises dedication, professionalism, and sustained contribution to the French workforce.
The medal displays the allegorical figure of the French Republic on the obverse, with the reverse naming the recipient and year of award. It is suspended from its correct tricolour ribbon, and the overall presentation is enhanced by the survival of the original issue box, which is increasingly scarce.
A well-presented, named example with clear date attribution, offering both social history interest and strong appeal to collectors of French medals and named awards.
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