At the center of the engraving, a shield topped with a closed royal crown, recalling the nation's historical roots. It features a heart adorned with the Gallic rooster, an emblem of French pride, surrounded by a scattering of fleur-de-lis that highlights the country's centuries-old heritage. Two laurel branches tied at their base, symbols of victory, peace, and glory, surround the shield. The republican motto Liberté Égalité Fraternité is inscribed in capital letters around the edge of the medal.