French Gratitude Medal



This French award, which was awarded for outstanding service in helping war casualties, was originally authorised in 1917 during the First World War, but was on 22 November 1946 extended to cover acts of resistance as well.



This award, from which some 13,000 are believed to related to World War 2 activities, can be divided into 3 grades :

The Gold Medal, with a rosette on the ribbon.

The Silver Medal, with a emalled cross on the ribbon.

The Bronze Medal.