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Medal of the Nation's Gratitude
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The Medal of the Nation's Gratitude (French: "Medaille de Reconnaissance de la Nation") is a French state decoration established on 12 April 2002 by decree 2002-511[1] and awarded to civilians, veterans of civil or military service, and to members of the French armed forces previously awarded the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude", a governmental scroll certifying to honorable service abroad.[2]
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Medal of the Nation's Gratitude | |
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Type | Civil and Military Award |
Awarded for | Recipients of the Certificate of the Nation's Gratitude |
Presented by | ![]() |
Status | Currently Awarded |
Established | 12 April 2002 |
![]() Ribbon of the Medal of the Nation's Gratitude | |
Precedence | |
Equivalent | North Africa medal |
Next (lower) | French commemorative medal |
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The medal was primarily established to replace the North Africa medal with broader and more inclusive prerequisites following years of pressure on the French government by veterans' organizations.[1]