France: War Cross 1914-18

Croix de Guerre 1914-18

Ribbon: Red with six wide green stripes.

Instituted: 8 April 1915.

Awarded: For courage while facing the enemy.

1914 - 15 Obverse, 1914-15 version Reverse, 1914-15 version
1914 - 16 Obverse, 1914-16 variant Reverse, 1914-16 version
1914 - 17 Sorry - no picture of obverse Reverse, 1914-17 variant
1914 - 18 Reverse, 1914-18 version Reverse, 1914-18 variant

The Croix de Guerre 1914-18 could be awarded with palm leaf, gold star, silver star or bronze star depending on the level of citation. Multiple emblems can be worn for repeat awards.

Palm Leaf Sorry - no picture Sorry - no picture Bronze Star
Palm Leaf - Army citation Gold Star - Army Corps citation Silver Star - Divisional citation Bronze Star - Brigade, Regimental or independent unit citation
World Medals Index Text List Ribbon Chart References

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