France (1870-present, Republic)
After the French-Prussian war of 1870, the modern French Republic was established, which with a short interruption during World War 2 and some constitutional changes afterwards, still excists.
The third Republic was instituted after the collapse of the second French Empire as a result of the French-Prussian war. The third Republic excisted until the German invasion of France in May 1940. After this France was divided in Vichy-France, German occupied France, Italian occupied France and the Forces Françaises Libres. After the Second World War and the Provisional Government of the French Republic, the Fourth French Republic was established, excisting until 1958. Changes in the Republican system, formally made the Fifth French Republic from 1958 until today.
Orders
Grand Croix de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'HonneurGrand Cross to the Legion of Honor
In the database: 185
Issued:unknown
In the database: 185
Issued:unknown
Grand Officier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'HonneurGrand Officer to the Legion of Honor
In the database: 279
Issued:unknown
In the database: 279
Issued:unknown
Commandeur de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'HonneurCommander to the Legion of Honor
In the database: 593
Issued:unknown
In the database: 593
Issued:unknown
Officier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'HonneurOfficer to the Legion of Honor
In the database: 829
Issued:unknown
In the database: 829
Issued:unknown
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'HonneurKnight to the Legion of Honor
In the database: 1376
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1376
Issued:unknown
Medals for Merit and Bravery (Not Orders)
Campaign and Service Awards
Médaille Resistance Polonaise en FrancePolish Resistance in France Medal
In the database: 7
Issued:2000
In the database: 7
Issued:2000
Médaille commémorative de la campagne d'IndochineIndochina Campaign medal
In the database: 104
Issued:unknown
In the database: 104
Issued:unknown
1ére classe du Croix des Services Militaires Volontaires1st Class to the Cross for Voluntary Military Service
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
2nde classe du Croix des Services Militaires Volontaires2nd Class to the Cross for Voluntary Military Service
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
3éme classe du Croix des Services Militaires Volontaires3rdd Class to the Cross for Voluntary Military Service
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Médaille d'Or de la Réconnaissance FrançaiseFrench Gratitude Medal in Gold
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Médaille d'Argent de la Réconnaissance FrançaiseFrench Gratitude Medal in Silver
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Médaille Bronze de la Réconnaissance FrançaiseFrench Gratitude Medal in Bronze
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Croix du Combattant Volontaire RésistanceCross of the Volunteer of the Resistance
In the database: 193
Issued:unknown
In the database: 193
Issued:unknown
Médaille des Services Volontaires dans la France LibreMedal for Voluntary Service in the Free French Forces
In the database: 281
Issued:unknown
In the database: 281
Issued:unknown
Médaille d’Or d’honneur des ÉpidémiesGold Medal of Honor for Epidemics
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Médaille de Vermeil d’honneur des ÉpidémiesGuilded Medal of Honor for Epidemics
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Médaille d’Argent d’honneur des ÉpidémiesSIlver Medal of Honor for Epidemics
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Médaille de Bronze d’honneur des ÉpidémiesBronze Medal of Honor for Epidemics
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Commemorative- / Jubileemedals
Medaille Interalliée de la Victoire 1914–19181914–1918 Inter-Allied Victory medal
In the database: 146
Issued:unknown
In the database: 146
Issued:unknown
Médaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1939-1945Commemorative Medal of the War 1939-1945
In the database: 412
Issued:unknown
In the database: 412
Issued:unknown
Médaille des Patriotes Résistants a l'Occupation des Departements du Rhin et de la MoselleMedal of the Patriot, outlawed and forced to reside in enemy country
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Médaille commémorative de la Campagne d’ItalieCommemorative Medal for the Italian Campaign 1943-1944
In the database: 128
Issued:unknown
In the database: 128
Issued:unknown
Médaille de Jubilé de LibertéOperation Overlord D-Day 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Médaille de la Déportation et de l’Internement pour faits de RésistanceMedal for those Deported and Interned for Resistance Activities
In the database: 36
Issued:unknown
In the database: 36
Issued:unknown
Médaille de la Déportation et de l’Internement PolitiqueMedal for those Deported and Interned for Political Activities
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Wounded and Passed-Away Awards
War and Service Decorations FFL
Other Decorations Armeé de l'Air
Civilian Decorations
Medaille d'Honneur des Agents des Chemins de Fer en VermeilMedal of Honour for the Railways in Gold
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Medaille d'Honneur des Agents des Chemins de Fer d'ArgentMedal of Honour for the Railways in Silver
In the database: 8
Issued:unknown
In the database: 8
Issued:unknown
Médailles d'honneur pour actes de courage et de dévouement
Medal of Honor for deads of courage and dedication
Médaille d’Or pour actes de courage et de dévouementGold Medal for deads of courage and dedication
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Médaille de Vermeil pour actes de courage et de dévouementGuilded Medal for deads of courage and dedication
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Médaille de Bronze pour actes de courage et de dévouementBronze medal for deads of courage and dedication
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Médaille d’Argent de 2ème classe pour actes de courage et de dévouementSilver Medal of 2nd Class for deads of courage and dedication
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Médaille d’Argent de 1ère classe pour actes de courage et de dévouementSilver Medal of 1st Class for deads of courage and dedication
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Mention honorable pour actes de courage et de dévouementHonorable mentioning for deads of courage and dedication
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Red Cross
Médaille de Récompense de la Croix Rouge FrançaiseMedal of Recompense of the French Red Cross
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
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