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The Croix de Guerre was established on April 8, 1915 by the French government to all soldiers of all ranks mentioned in dispatches for individual feats of heroism.

This particular medal was awarded to James H. Doolittle by the French government for his services to victory of the Allies during World War II.

 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 striped silk ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 x 1.3 x 8.9cm (1 1/2 x 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
 Materials Medal: Bronze
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19600067000 Credit Line Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.) Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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