From the reign of King Louis XIV, Louis XVI and medals rescue, were not portable, excellent. But the formal establishment of a coin or medal Beautiful bailouts, dates from the reign of King Louis XVIII, by a royal decree of March 2, 1820, the Minister of the Navy, the award of medals approved unsustainable, Silver or Gold Module 50 mm. Of 1831, the medal is worn with tricolor ribbon and January 31, 1833 entitled to award a ministerial Circular of the Ministry of the Interior, a medal to reward the courage and commitment of those who risked their lives, others have saved.
