WWI French Croix de Guerre Medal with Palm (1914-1918 Type) Dark Ribbon Variant

This is a French Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) medal with palm leaf in the 1914-1918 type. This medal was given in France and Belgium for heroic acts in the course of service. It is a cross with crossed swords and a woman's head at center and reads REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. The ribbon shows a repeating thick green and narrow red stripe to denote World War I service and has an award ceremony pin-back. This medal is in the dark ribbon variation.

Circa World War I.

Approximately 3-3/4" in height and 1-7/16" in width.

Bronze, silk.

Pins, suspension ring, ribbon.

None.

This is from a WWI French military medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX14 L/SABEX7/14

8 (Excellent-): The medal has only very light wear/tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.