| Honour medal for courage and devotion | |
|---|---|
 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]
- ^ a b "France Phaléristique web site" (in French). Marc Champenois. 2004-01-01. Retrieved 2013-10-11.