Overseas Medal Médaille d’Outre-Mer | |
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![]() Overseas and revers of the medal with a number of clasps | |
Type | Commemorative Medal |
Awarded for | Participating in operations outside national territory |
Presented by | ![]() |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 6 June 1962 |
![]() Ribbon bar of the medal | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of French Gratitude |
Next (lower) | Médaille de la Défense nationale |
Related | Colonial Medal |
The Overseas Medal ( French: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a commemorative or campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces and other nations in assistance to French troops for participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962.
The areas of service are indicated by a gilt silver campaign clasp, there are currently 13 available:
Overseas Medal Médaille d’Outre-Mer | |
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![]() Overseas and revers of the medal with a number of clasps | |
Type | Commemorative Medal |
Awarded for | Participating in operations outside national territory |
Presented by | ![]() |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 6 June 1962 |
![]() Ribbon bar of the medal | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of French Gratitude |
Next (lower) | Médaille de la Défense nationale |
Related | Colonial Medal |
The Overseas Medal ( French: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a commemorative or campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces and other nations in assistance to French troops for participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962.
The areas of service are indicated by a gilt silver campaign clasp, there are currently 13 available: