France: National Defence Medal

Médaille de la Défense nationale

Ribbon: Red with a blue central stripe and edges according to grade..

Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal

Instituted: 21 April 1982.

Awarded: For particularly honourable service rendered by military personnel for their participation in operational activities.

Grades: 3 (Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals).

Gold Gold Medal, Obverse Gold Medal, Reverse
Silver Silver Medal, Obverse Silver Medal, Reverse
Bronze Bronze Medal, Obverse Bronze Medal, Reverse
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Page last updated: 19 January 2014