WWI French Croix de Guerre Medal with Star (1914-1918 Type)

This is a French Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) medal with star in the 1914-1918 style. The medal was given in France and Belgium for heroic acts in the course of service. The medal is a cross with crossed swords and a woman's head at center and reads REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE on front and 1914 1918 on reverse. The ribbon shows a repeating thick green and narrow red stripe to denote World War I service and bears one bronze star.

Circa World War I.

3-5/8" height and 1-1/2" width.

Bronze medallion and star with silk ribbon.

Loop attachment from medallion to ribbon (missing rod which would have attached piece to garment).

This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX10 LFJX4/10 SEJX3/13

8 (Excellent-): Medal shows light wear and is handsomely tarnished.

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