The Aeronautical Medal is a state decoration of France established by the decree of February 14, 1945. It is awarded to both military personnel and civilians for outstanding accomplishments related to the field of aeronautics. Originally envisioned before the Second World War, it was intended as an equal to the Order of Maritime Merit. The intent was to create an aerial order of merit intended for civilian and military personnel working in aeronautics. The war temporarily put an end to the project until February 1945.
Aeronautical Medal (Obverse)
Reverse of the Médaille de l'Aéronautique
French air force general Stéphane Abrial, a recipient of the Aeronautical Medal
Free French Officer and OSS Agent René Joyeuse, a recipient of the Aeronautical Medal
Stéphane Abrial, is a French general who is the previous commander of Allied Command Transformation based in Norfolk, VA, one of the two NATO strategic commands. His previous posting was as the Chief of Staff of the French Air Force.
Général d'Armée Aérienne Stéphane Abrial, Commander Allied Command Transformation-NATO