1968 Alexis Dubois Archive – Treaty of Rome Anniversary Medal Documents

A historically significant two-document archival group relating to the award of an Italian silver commemorative medal to Belgian and European civil servant Alexis-Théodore-Camille Dubois in recognition of his contribution to European integration.

Dating from March and April 1968, the documents concern the silver medal issued by the Italian Government to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome and intended for officials of the European institutions whose work had contributed significantly to the development of European integration.

At this stage of his career, Alexis Dubois was serving within the Commission of the European Communities, following a long career in the Belgian Customs and Excise Administration.

The archive includes

1. Letter from the Permanent Representation of Italy to the European Communities – 12 March 1968

Official Italian-language letter headed:

“Rappresentanza Permanente d’Italia presso le Comunità Europee”

Reference number 01440.

The letter informs Alexis Dubois that, on behalf of the Italian Government, he is being sent the silver medal commemorating the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome.

The text specifies that the distinction was intended for officials of the European institutions who had contributed through their work to the development of European integration.

Addressed to:

Signor Alexis Dubois
Direttore
Commissione delle Comunità Europee
Brussels.

The document bears an original handwritten signature in blue ink.

2. Signed reply from Alexis Dubois – 4 April 1968

Typewritten letter from Alexis Dubois addressed to His Excellency Ambassador Giorgio Bombassei, Permanent Representative of Italy to the European Communities.

Dubois acknowledges receipt of the commemorative silver medal and expresses his gratitude to the Italian Government for the honour.

He signs:

A. Dubois
Conseiller spécial

Original handwritten signature in blue ink.

Historical context

This small archival group is particularly interesting because it documents the European dimension of Alexis Dubois’s career after decades of service within the Belgian Customs and Excise Administration.

The correspondence directly links him with the Commission of the European Communities, the Permanent Representation of Italy, and the commemoration of the Treaties of Rome, placing the documents within the formative period of post-war European integration.

The two letters form a complete exchange: the official Italian transmission of the distinction followed by Dubois’s own signed acknowledgement.

The commemorative medal itself is not included. The sale concerns the two original documents only.

From the original Alexis Dubois Archive.

Condition

Good vintage archival condition.

The documents show normal signs of age and official use, including original folds, light creasing, minor edge wear, occasional marks and natural paper toning.

Original typewritten text, official headings, date markings and handwritten signatures remain clearly visible.

The documents have not been restored or artificially altered.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

The two documents are offered together as one archival group and will not be separated.