France (Society): Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Médaille de la Société Républicaine d'Encouragement au Devouement, vermeil). Gold (vermeil) issue

The Société Républicaine d'Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas. The Society later became the 'Société d'Encouragement au Devouement', then the 'Société Nationale d'Encouragement au Devouement' and finally 'Encouragement au Devouement' The society website can be accessed at: - https://www.ffedb.org/accueil.htm The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF