France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C.1918 Newly Listed in special circumstances

in special circumstances

87 mm x 104

directional needle in steel blue and mounted to a central brass base

attached to the white satin lining on the inside lid

France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C.1918 Newly Listed in special circumstancesIn bronze, "1914 1918" reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, gold star and two bronze stars on its original ribbon, scattered nicks, surface wear, very fine. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was awarded during the First World War