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.
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"; red and green vertical striped silk ribbon; 3 bronze palm leaves and 5 point silver star on ribbon.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 × 1 × 10.5cm (1 1/2 × 3/8 × 4 1/8 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Protective Coating
Inventory Number
A19781555000
Credit Line
Bequest of the Estate of Walter J. Shaffer
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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