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Created by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, President of the French Republic, on 22 January 1852, by decree. |
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The Médaille Militaire (Military Medal) was created to reward warrant officers, corporals, sergeants, soldiers and sailors for military service, especially for acts of courage in combat. In June 1852, it was decided that the Médaille Militaire would also be awarded to generals and marshals. |
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