This bronze medal, issued during France's Third Republic, was awarded for excellence in military instruction. Designed by engraver Henri Dubois (1859-1943), it exemplifies the era's dedication to military education.
- Type: Military Instruction Contest Medal
- Date: Undated
- Mint: Not specified
- Metal: Bronze
- Diameter: 50 mm
- Weight: 58.7 g
- Engraver: Henri Dubois
- Edge: Smooth with "cornucopia BRONZE" inscription
The obverse features a cuirassed bust of the French Republic, adorned with a laurel-crowned helmet, facing right, signed "HENRI DUBOIS." The reverse bears the inscription "PRIX OFFERT PAR LE MINISTRE DE LA GUERRE" (Prize Offered by the Minister of War) above "CONCOURS D’INSTRUCTION MILITAIRE" (Military Instruction Contest). It depicts a soldier holding a flag, with a set of helmet, shield, drum, and laurels at his feet, while groups of soldiers are seen training in the background.
This medal is preserved in its original brown case with red felt lining, making it a significant piece for collectors interested in French military history and numismatic art.
