Cameroon Medal of Merit Federal Republic period 1961-1972
Key Information:
• Country: Cameroon
• Type: Médaille du Mérite Camerounais
• Period: Federal Republic (1961–1972)
• Language: French
• Diameter: approx. 41.06 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse: Agricultural worker in field with tool and rising sun symbolizing labor and productivity.
Reverse inscription:
“REPUBLIQUE FEDERALE DU CAMEROUN” – “Federal Republic of Cameroon”
“MERITE CAMEROUNAIS” – “Cameroonian Merit”
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This Medal of Merit of Cameroon was issued during the Federal Republic period (1961–1972). It was awarded for civil contributions, particularly in labor, agriculture, and national development. Medals from this earlier federal era are less common than later republic issues and are sought after by collectors of African awards.
Summary:
Cameroon Medal of Merit from the Federal Republic period with strong symbolic agricultural design and French inscription, collectible early issue.