Description

This highly collectible French Ministry of the Interior Award Medal is presented in its original fitted presentation case and showcases the renowned Art Nouveau artistry of Louis-Oscar Roty, one of France’s most celebrated medal engravers.

Although these medals are often associated with the World War I period due to their continued distribution and recognition during that era, the medal’s distinctive design originated during the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Created by Roty, the French Ministry of the Interior Award Medal was not issued to a single individual but served as a prestigious national honor awarded to civil servants, emergency responders, and private citizens throughout France. Recipients were recognized for acts of courage, civic dedication, meritorious public service, and exceptional contributions to their communities.