France’s National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism was created by decree n° 2016-949 of July 2016 to show the French nation's homage to victims of terrorist acts committed on French or foreign territory. 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. More information can be found on the Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honor website .