Louis II Prince de Monaco Honneur Travail Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Monaco
• Name: Médaille d’Honneur du Travail
• Established: 17 January 1923
• Ruler: Prince Louis II
• Diameter: Approx. 30.33 mm
• Material: Bronze
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription:
“LOUIS II PRINCE DE MONACO”
“17 JANVIER 1923”
Reverse inscription:
“PRINCIPAUTÉ DE MONACO”
“HONNEUR • TRAVAIL”
Condition:
• Honest age patina
• Light surface wear
• Suspension intact
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Instituted by Prince Louis II in 1923, the Medal of Honour for Labour was awarded for long and faithful service. Monaco decorations are collected both for their rarity and for their association with the Grimaldi dynasty.
Summary:
Original Monaco Medal of Honour for Labour, Louis II issue, bronze example with original ribbon.