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The Combatant's Cross (French: "Croix du combattant") is a French decoration that recognizes those individuals who participated in combat for France during World War I. Initially a combatant card was established in December 1926 to recognize combat veterans. In 1930, a full decoration, the Combatant's Cross medal, was created.

Display Status

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Object Details

Country of Origin

France

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

French Combatants Cross (Croix du Combattant); bronze maltese cross and crossed swords; Obverse: center disc a bust of a helmeted "Republique" with embossed letter text; Reverse: sword depicted in center disc surrounded by embossed letter text.

Dimensions

3-D: 3.8 × 1 × 7.9cm (1 1/2 × 3/8 × 3 1/8 in.)

Materials

Bronze
Silk
Steel
Protective Coating

Inventory Number

A19751394000

Credit Line

Donated by Eric M. Lipman

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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