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Medal · France
médaille d'honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement
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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. The award was given its present name by a decree of 16 November 1901.
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