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Honour medal for courage and devotion

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Médaille d’honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement
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medal in the gold class
TypeMedal with five classes (Gold, Silver-gilt, Silver 1st,2nd class and Bronze)
EligibilityMilitary and civil
StatusCurrently awarded
Established2 march 1820

Médaille d'Or


Médaille de Vermeil

Médaille d'Argent 1ère classe

Médaille d'Argent 2ème classe


Médaille de Bronze
Precedence
Next (higher)Médaille d'honneur des personnels civils relevant du ministère de la défense
Next (lower)Médaille d'honneur du service de santé des armées

The Médaille d’honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement (Medal of Honor for his bravery and dedication) is a French decoration. It is awarded for acts of devotion and acts of rescue. It was created in 1820, by Louis XVIII.

Grades of the award

The award is given in the follow grades:

  • Bronze (bronze)
  • Silver 2nd class (argent de 2ème classe)
  • Silver 1st class (argent de 1ère classe)
  • Silver-gilt (vermeil)
  • Gold (or)

See also

References