An antique French bronze medal for combating cholera issued by the Ministry of the Interior in 1892. The obverse features the bowl of Hygeia as the symbol of pharmacology with the inscription below Cholera 1892 Border Health Service in French, the reverse shows a female profile image with the inscription French Republic. Provenance: Henri Louis Antoine Lilette, born 1872, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle - died 1955, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle. Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets, Chevallier de la Legion dHonneur. As a career officer of Frances Eaux et Forets Administration, 1892 to 1932, Henri Lilette traveled to different countries in his official capacities. As Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets he was based in Paris. Les Eaux et Forets is responsible for the administration and management of Frances forests, wildlife, and waterways. Its origins date back to the 13th century. Frances forests represent 29 percent of the countrys surface. Antique French Medals For Collectors.