Publié 28/02/2024|Modifié 20/03/2024

Request the National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism

The National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism is aimed at paying national homage to victims of terrorist acts committed on French territory

The medal was created by decree n° 2016-949 of 12 July 2016. It can be awarded to victims deceased, wounded or kidnapped during a terrorist act committed after January 1, 1974. The medal is granted by decree of the President of the French Republic. The circular dated 26 November 2019 spells out the steps for obtaining it.
National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism
National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism / Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honor
National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism
You must send a letter of request along with a completed form, which can be downloaded from the Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honor website, and supporting documentation :
  • via email : mnrvt.sg@justice.gouv.fr
  • or by post to : Madame la secrétaire générale, Ministère de la Justice, 13 place Vendôme, 75042 PARIS CEDEX 01, FRANCE.