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French Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs (TOE) Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the French Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs (War Cross for Overseas Theaters of Operations), a French military decoration recognizing distinguished conduct during overseas military operations.
Historical Background
The Croix de Guerre TOE was established on April 30, 1921, to recognize acts of bravery and distinguished military service in overseas theaters of operations outside the major European conflicts.
Following the First World War, French forces participated in numerous overseas campaigns, including operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
The decoration became associated with French colonial and expeditionary military operations, including campaigns in the Levant, Morocco, and Indochina.
Unlike the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918, the TOE version was specifically intended for qualifying operations conducted in overseas theaters.
Why It Was Awarded
The Croix de Guerre TOE recognizes military personnel and units cited for acts of bravery or distinguished conduct during qualifying overseas operations.
As with other French Croix de Guerre decorations, ribbon devices indicate the level of the citation:
Bronze palm: Citation at army level
Silver palm: Represents five bronze palms
Bronze star: Citation at regiment or brigade level
Silver star: Citation at divisional level
Gilt star: Citation at army corps level
Item Details
Country: France
Decoration: Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs (TOE)
Established: April 30, 1921
Type: Military gallantry decoration
Ribbon: Red with blue edging
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: FRA412
An excellent addition to a collection of French military decorations, colonial campaign medals, or twentieth-century European militaria.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
French Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs (TOE) Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the French Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs (War Cross for Overseas Theaters of Operations), a French military decoration recognizing distinguished conduct during overseas military operations.
Historical Background
The Croix de Guerre TOE was established on April 30, 1921, to recognize acts of bravery and distinguished military service in overseas theaters of operations outside the major European conflicts.
Following the First World War, French forces participated in numerous overseas campaigns, including operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
The decoration became associated with French colonial and expeditionary military operations, including campaigns in the Levant, Morocco, and Indochina.
Unlike the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918, the TOE version was specifically intended for qualifying operations conducted in overseas theaters.
Why It Was Awarded
The Croix de Guerre TOE recognizes military personnel and units cited for acts of bravery or distinguished conduct during qualifying overseas operations.
As with other French Croix de Guerre decorations, ribbon devices indicate the level of the citation:
Bronze palm: Citation at army level
Silver palm: Represents five bronze palms
Bronze star: Citation at regiment or brigade level
Silver star: Citation at divisional level
Gilt star: Citation at army corps level
Item Details
Country: France
Decoration: Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs (TOE)
Established: April 30, 1921
Type: Military gallantry decoration
Ribbon: Red with blue edging
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: FRA412
An excellent addition to a collection of French military decorations, colonial campaign medals, or twentieth-century European militaria.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
