In October 1917, to mark the gallant behaviour of its inhabitants during the war, the City of Dunkirk was awarded the and, in 1919, the Legion of Honour and the British Distinguished Service Cross. These decorations now appear in the city's coat of arms.
in october 1917 to mark the gallant behaviour of its inhabitants during the war the city of dunkirk was awarded the and in 1919 the legion of honour and the british distinguished service cross these decorations now appear in the city's coat of arms