Cross for Military Valour
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The Cross for Military Valour (French: Croix de la Valeur Militaire) is a military decoration of France. It recognizes an individual bestowed a Mention in Dispatches earned for showing valour in presence of an enemy, in theatres of operations which are not subject to the award of the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures (Cross of War for Foreign Theatres of Operations). The Cross for Military Valour is usually awarded for security or peacekeeping operations, always outside the French territory.
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Cross for Military Valour | |
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Type | Bravery award (four class decoration) Four degrees: Cross for Military Valour with Bronze Palm Cross for Military Valour with Gold Star Cross for Military Valour with Silver Star Cross for Military Valour with Bronze Star |
Awarded for | Valour or gallantry in combat |
Presented by | France |
Eligibility | Members of the French Armed Forces |
Status | Active |
Established | April 11, 1956 |
First awarded | 1956 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Croix de guerre des TOE |
Next (lower) | Médaille de la Gendarmerie nationale |
Related | Croix du combattant |
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