FRANCE: WW1 Cross of War - Croix de Guerre
(1914 - 1915), with 4 citations in total (palms, 1
bronze, 1 silver star and 1 gold (gilt) star).
The bar on top of the ribbon shows that the
medal was awarded to an officer.
Each palm represents a citation at the Army
level.
Each bronze star denotes a citation at the level
of the regiment/brigade while each silver one
denotes a citation at the level of the Division.
Each gold (gilt) star represents a citation at
the Corps level - this citation is rarely seen.
The medal was awarded to military personnel
who demonstrated exceptional performance
before the enemy.
The number 1915 stands for the year of issue!
The 1915 crosses are considered the rarest
among the War Crosses that France issued in
WW1.
A medal for exceptional gallantry.
FULL SIZE
WW1 1914 1918
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos: A knock at the
center of the Cross on the reverse side.
Glue stain on the reverse side of the ribbon.
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