Medal, Croix de Guerre (War Cross) 1914-1918, Frederick Prince Jr.
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The Croix de Guerre was established in April 1915 by the French government to recognize French and allied soldiers who were cited for bravery during their service in World War I.
The three bronze palm attachments signify the awardee was mentioned in dispatches at the army level on three occasions.
This medal was donated by Frederick Prince, Jr., the brother of Norman Prince, an aviator who was a leading founder of the American-manned Lafayette Escadrille in France during World War I.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Croix de Guerre (War Cross); bronze cross with crossed swords; Obverse: center disk, relief bust of Napoleon surrounded by embossed text "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE"; Reverse: embossed dates "1914-1918"; 3 bronze palm leaves and 5 point silver star on ribbon.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 × 0.6 × 10.2cm (1 1/2 × 1/4 × 4 in.) Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Solder
Paper
Adhesive
Ink Inventory Number
A19610088000
Credit Line
Donated by Mr. Frederick H. Prince, Jr.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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