Overseas Medal Médaille d’Outre-Mer |
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Overseas and revers of the medal with a number of clasps
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Awarded by France | |
Type | Commemorative Medal |
Awarded for | Participating in operations outside national territory |
Status | Currently awarded |
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Established | 6 June 1962 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of French Gratitude |
Next (lower) | Médaille de la Défense nationale |
Related | Colonial Medal |
Ribbon bar of the medal |
The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a commemorative or campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces 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:
Médaille d' Outre Mer with original ribbon and "Tchad" clasp