The Volunteer Combatant's Cross 1914–1918 (French: "Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1914–1918") was a French decoration recognizing those who volunteered to serve in a French combat unit at the Front during World War I. The medal was awarded to both French citizens and foreign nationals serving in the ranks of the French armed forces.
It was instituted on 4 July 1935 and replaced the bar "Engagé Volontaire" that was awarded with the French 1914-1918 Commemorative War Medal.
Display Status
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Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Cardboard box for a Cross of Volunteer Combatants -- Combattant Volontaire medal
Dimensions
3-D: 9.5 × 1.3 × 4.4cm (3 3/4 × 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Cardboard
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
Adhesive Tape
Inventory Number
A19600156001
Credit Line
Donated by the Embassy of France
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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