France, Iii Republic. A Medal For Mutual Aid, Ministry Of Labour & Social Welfare Issue, Named To Henri Sensine Newly Listed circa 1830

circa 1830

full length 49cm (20 inches)

silver with a gilt star and orange enamels

minor material fatigue to the exterior wool

The training would prove to be the first step he would take towards a career in communications

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For Mutual Aid, Ministry Of Labour & Social Welfare Issue, Named To Henri Sensine Newly Listed circa 1830(Mdaille d'Honneur de la Mutualit). Instituted in 1852. Type V with "Ministre du Travail et de la Prvoyance Sociale" (Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare). In Gold, weighing 17. 7 grams, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked "30R" between the cornucopias on the edge, engraver marked "O. Roty" on the obverse, name engraved "HENRI SENSINE" on the reverse, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral wreath and laterally pierced ball