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French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the French Croix de Guerre (War Cross), one of France's most recognized military decorations of the First World War.
Historical Background
The French Croix de Guerre was established on April 8, 1915, during the First World War to recognize military personnel who distinguished themselves through acts of bravery and exceptional conduct in combat.
As the war continued, the decoration became an important symbol of French military valor. It was awarded to French soldiers, Allied personnel, and military units recognized for their actions during the conflict.
The distinctive green ribbon with narrow red stripes became closely associated with French military decorations of the Great War.
Why It Was Awarded
The Croix de Guerre recognized individuals and military units cited for bravery or distinguished conduct in the face of the enemy.
Different ribbon devices indicated the level of the citation:
Bronze palm: Citation at army level
Silver palm: Represented five bronze palms
Gilt star: Citation at army corps level
Silver star: Citation at divisional level
Bronze star: Citation at brigade or regimental level
Item Details
Country: France
Decoration: Croix de Guerre 1914–1918
Established: April 8, 1915
Conflict: First World War
Type: Military gallantry decoration
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: FRE03
An excellent addition to a collection of French military decorations, First World War memorabilia, or European gallantry medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the French Croix de Guerre (War Cross), one of France's most recognized military decorations of the First World War.
Historical Background
The French Croix de Guerre was established on April 8, 1915, during the First World War to recognize military personnel who distinguished themselves through acts of bravery and exceptional conduct in combat.
As the war continued, the decoration became an important symbol of French military valor. It was awarded to French soldiers, Allied personnel, and military units recognized for their actions during the conflict.
The distinctive green ribbon with narrow red stripes became closely associated with French military decorations of the Great War.
Why It Was Awarded
The Croix de Guerre recognized individuals and military units cited for bravery or distinguished conduct in the face of the enemy.
Different ribbon devices indicated the level of the citation:
Bronze palm: Citation at army level
Silver palm: Represented five bronze palms
Gilt star: Citation at army corps level
Silver star: Citation at divisional level
Bronze star: Citation at brigade or regimental level
Item Details
Country: France
Decoration: Croix de Guerre 1914–1918
Established: April 8, 1915
Conflict: First World War
Type: Military gallantry decoration
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: FRE03
An excellent addition to a collection of French military decorations, First World War memorabilia, or European gallantry medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
