The Honour medal for courage and devotion (French: "Médaille d’honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement") is a French decoration than can be bestowed to individuals and whole units.
 It is awarded for acts of courage during a rescue.
 The Honour medal for courage and devotion was created on 2 March 1820 by King Louis XVIII.
It has gone  through several designs during its long history.
 The award was given its present name by a decree of 16 November 1901.
The Honour medal for courage and devotion (French: "Médaille d’honneur pour acte de courage et de dévouement") is a French decoration than can be bestowed to individuals and whole units.  It is awarded for acts of courage during a rescue.  The Honour medal for courage and devotion was created on 2 March 1820 by King Louis XVIII. It has gone  through several designs during its long history.  The award was given its present name by a decree of 16 November 1901.
Honour medal for courage and devotion