Honour medal for courage and devotion in silver 2nd Empire (obverse)
Type
Decoration
Awarded for
Act of courage and devotion
Presented by
France
Eligibility
Military and civilians
Status
Currently awarded
Established
2 March 1820
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 Honour medal for courage and devotion (French: "Médaille d’honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement") is a French decoration than can be bestowed to individuals and whole units. It is awarded for acts of courage during a rescue. The Honour medal for courage and devotion was created on 2 March 1820 by King Louis XVIII. It has gone through several designs during its long history.[1] The award was given its present name by a decree of 16 November 1901.[1]
^ ab"France Phaléristique web site" (in French). Marc Champenois. 2004-01-01. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
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