Medal dedicated to Fernand Hotyat, a French academic and administrator. 
Subject: Fernand Hotyat, President of the Superior Institute of Pedagogy and Pro-Rector of the University Center of Mons.
Significance: Academic honor medal, likely Belgian given the institutions.
Translation
For the professor Fernand Hotyat, President of the Superior Institute of Pedagogy, Pro-Rector of the University Center of Mons.
Artist: It was designed by Alphonse Darville (1910–1990), a well-known Belgian sculptor and medalist.
Approximate Diameter 70mm
Weight 136-137g
Edge stamped 6:00 O'clock  FISCH
Likely Rare