Lot 3003

Description

France, Alliance Francaise, (1912), teacher's service award in silver (68mm), by Daniel Dupuis, obverse, female teacher seated with student children around, reverse, open book with laurel branch behind, on the book is a panel inscribed, 'Mrs Higginbotham/Sydney/1912'. In case of issue, closing latch needs adjustment, medal toned uncirculated.

This medal was conferred by the Alliance Francaise of Paris to Madam Higginbotham in recognition of her valuable service to the Sydney Committee during the President's absence in Europe. It was presented in November 1912 by a delegation of the Committee, namely the president, Mr P.Durieux, the vice-president, Mr P.Lamerand and Mr B. Fandre.