France National Defense Medal 1982 Gold Class

France: National Defense Medal, Gold (gilt) grade.
The National Defense Medal was created in 1982, 
in 3 grades (Bronze, Silver, Gold). 
It rewards particularly honorable service rendered 
by military personnel for their participation in 
operational activities. 
The qualification for the award of the medal is 
linked to both time service criteria as well as to 
personal achievements that are recorded as 
points. 
For the gold class,  the minimum requirements 
are 10 years of service (minimum 2 years in the 
Silver grade) and 800 personal points.
The medal can be awarded to both French and 
Foreign citizens. 
Civilians can also qualify for the award under 
certain circumstances (killed or injured in the 
line of duty or for honorable services particularly 
important to the defense of France)

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post WW2 - 1982

Item 100% original - ribbon original

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