Médaille d’honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement

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)
Siver-gilt (vermeil)
Gold (or)

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