page_title: Medal of the Nation's Gratitude
hierarchical_section_title: Medal of the Nation's Gratitude
caption_attribution_description: English: Reverse of the Medal of the Nation's Recognition (France) Français&#160;: Revers de la Médaille de la Reconnaissance de la Nation
context_page_description: The Medal of the Nation's Gratitude is a French state decoration established on 12 April 2002 by decree 2002-511 and awarded to civilians, veterans of civil or military service, and to members of the French armed forces previously awarded the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude", a governmental scroll certifying to honorable service abroad.
  The medal was primarily established to replace the North Africa medal with broader and more inclusive prerequisites following years of pressure on the French government by veterans' organizations.
context_section_description: The Medal of the Nation's Gratitude (French: "Medaille de Reconnaissance de la Nation") is a French state decoration established on 12 April 2002 by decree 2002-511 and awarded to civilians, veterans of civil or military service, and to members of the French armed forces previously awarded the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude", a governmental scroll certifying to honorable service abroad.
  The medal was primarily established to replace the North Africa medal with broader and more inclusive prerequisites following years of pressure on the French government by veterans' organizations.
caption: Reverse of the Medal of the Nation's Gratitude
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