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It was during the reign of Louis XIV, in 1692, a first medal, called "Medal pilots and navigators", was PONTCHARTRAIN created for sailors and pilots by the Secretary of the Navy, the Earl of. T. BERNARD and a module of 72 mm, they represent the triumph of the Roman Roy Soleil, bareheaded, seated on the stern of a ship, a hand rostral to a sailor who is the trident of Neptune and the other with a crown forwards to receive it. This decoration is a short existence.
Only the law of 14 December 1901 to see the creation of a Medal of Honor Marine Commerce, awarded by the Minister of the sea on a proposal from the maritime prefects. The same reward may be granted by order of the head of state, on the sea, regardless of the length of service that is distinguished above all. The Decree of 13 January 1902 to give the properties of the badge and ribbon. The ministerial circular dated 15 February 1902 gave him the name of the Medal of Honor Marine Trade and Fisheries.
At its inception, the Minister of Marine, Jean-Marie Lanessan said about it: "The Parliament wanted a special medal in recognition of French workers who create the category of ships navigation business or fishing boats there are, it is true reward for sailors. who have committed acts of salvation. But there is self-denial, earnings and benefits not save medal reward because it is the only honor that it is inspired, and that is the feeling that above, the creation of the new coin are met ".
The diploma to the holder at the same time as the medal, the services for which they are issued recalls rewarded.
Two annual actions in March and September can be awarded 300 medals.
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