French commemorative medal
| French commemorative medal | |
|---|---|
French commemorative medal (obverse) | |
| Awarded for | Specific missions outside of French national territory after 1 March 1991. |
| Presented by | France |
| Eligibility | French citizens and foreign nationals |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 9 October 1995 |
Ribbon for the French commemorative medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Middle East operations commemorative medal |
| Next (lower) | Medal for the War Wounded |
The French commemorative medal (French: "Médaille commémorative française") is a French decoration intended to recognize civilians and soldiers who took part in specific missions ordered by the French government carried out outside of French national territory after 1 March 1991. It was established by decree 95-1098 on 9 October 1995 on the initiative of the then Defence Minister, François Léotard.