Nice 1914-1917 French Croix de Guerre Medal with 2 Stars, Barbell, & Matching Ribbon Bar
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Nice 1914-1917 French Croix de Guerre Medal with 2 Stars, Barbell, & Matching Ribbon Bar

Code: omfr10017fcg
$175.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a Nice 1914-1917 French Croix de Guerre Medal with 2 Stars, Barbell, & Matching Ribbon Bar. 

France created the Croix de Guerre during the First World War as an award for soldiers of all ranks and civilians, as well as members of the Allied forces, who were cited for heroic actions in the face of the enemy. 
The design is a bronze Pattée cross (a cross with triangular arms nearly forming a square), surmounted with crossed swords and a center medallion of the French Republic wearing a Liberty cap. 

VINTAGE: 1914 - 1917.

SIZE: Approximately: 3-7/8" in height x 1-1/2" in width. Ribbon Bar: 3/8" x 1-7/16".

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Bronze, silk ribbon, and nickel findings.

ATTACHMENT: Image 5, Ribbon Bar: Horizontal Safety Pin. Barbell.

MARKINGS: REPUBILIQUE FRANCAISE 1914 1917

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWI French Military Collection, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJV18 LAGEX05/17/24

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): The medal is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.