1914–1918 Commemorative war medal (France)
The 1914–1918 Commemorative war medal (French: "Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918") was awarded to soldiers and sailors for service in World War I. It was also awarded to civilians who met certain requirements. Created by Act of June 23, 1920, it was awarded to any military member for service between 2 August 1914 and November 11, 1918. It is also given to civilians who served in the same period in the army or the Interior.
| 1914–1918 Commemorative war medal (France) | |
|---|---|
Obverse with clasp ENGAGÉS VOLONTAIRES | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Service in World War I |
| Presented by | France |
| Established | 23 June 1920 |
Ribbon of the 1914–1918 Commemorative war medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Médaille commémorative des batailles de la Marne (1914-1918) |
| Next (lower) | Médaille commémorative de la bataille de la Somme |
An open competition was held for the design, with engravers presenting 73 models to the jury. The model of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon was ultimately adopted. The profile of the event was increased when the prestigious magazine L'Illustration pictured the six models selected in an article of January 29, 1921.
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