French - Imperial War Cross with Citation
France Croix de guerre aves une étoile de bronze - Troisième Rébulique (1870-1940). Instituted April 2, 1915, the War Cross was awarded to military units/soldiers who distinguished themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy. It is constructed out of a three piece die cast/stamped bronze base that has been soldered together and bronze washed. The obverse features a pattée style cross with two crossed broad swords behind a centrally placed bust of Marianne, surrounded by “Republic Francaise” with a dual laurel leaf cluster. The reverse features the same cross and swords with a centrally placed “1914-1918”. To the top is decorative ball loop and ring which holds 5 inches of green and red ribbon. There is a bronze star (citation à l'ordre du régiment / la brigade) pinned to the front. There is a minor pressure mark to the reverse roundel. The award measures 1 7/16 of an inch wide and tall.
| Rating: | Exc++/NM |
| Item Number: | M-31467 |
| Price: | $49.95 USD |
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