Summary
Croix de Guerre medal issued by France in 1918 for service in World War I.
Croix de Guerre medals are a military decoration issued by France to its soldiers and allied soldiers for courageous acts n the line of battle. It was only awarded to those who had previously been mentioned in despatches. Further acts of bravery warranting a mention in despatches were represented by a palm branch pin.
Obverse Description
Cross pattée with crossed swords. Centre bears a medallion with the profile of Marianne representing the French Republic. A laurel wreath sits below and framing text reads 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE'.
Reverse Description
Cross pattée with crossed swords. Centre bears a medallion with the dates 1914-1918. Palm leaf pin attached to green and red striped ribbon from which medal is suspended.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1918 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" Reverse inscription: "1914-1918"
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
45 mm (Width), 105 mm (Height)
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Shape
Cross with ribbon
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed June 2014 ec
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