Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France)

Catalog description

The Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 was a French military decoration instituted on 2 April 1915 to recognize acts of gallantry and courage during the First World War. It could be awarded to members of the French armed forces, allied military personnel, civilians, and military units. The level of the citation was normally represented by a ribbon emblem such as a bronze, silver, or silver-gilt star, or a bronze palm. This catalog entry represents the base Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 where the recipient's confirmed award is established but the specific citation device has not been independently verified.