Order of Liberation



This Order was instituted by General Charles de Gaulle on 6 November 1940 as an award to those who would be rendering exceptional services in liberating France and its colonies. The recipients of this award are known as 'Compagnons de la Lib?ration' and this Order is made of bronze. An unique version of this award, Grand Master of the Order, was specially made for General de Gaulle on 31 August 1947.



The text on the reverse of the award reads : "PATRIAM / SERVANDO / VICTORIAM / TULIT". This means : "He brought Victory by serving the homeland".

The colours on the ribbon are black (symbolic for mourning) and green (symbolic for the hope for future liberation).



This Order comes right after the Legion of Honneur and before the Military Medal in the wearing order and is highly regarded in France.