Medal of the Nation's Gratitude
| Medal of the Nation's Gratitude | |
|---|---|
Medal of the Nation's Gratitude with North Africa clasp | |
| Type | Civil and Military Award |
| Awarded for | Recipients of the Certificate of the Nation's Gratitude |
| Presented by | France |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Established | 12 April 2002 |
Ribbon of the Medal of the Nation's Gratitude | |
| Precedence | |
| Equivalent | North Africa medal |
| Next (lower) | French commemorative medal |
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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.