France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C1914-1918 GTRexclude in silvered metal

in silvered metal

40mm x 60mm

yet smaller chapters continued to exist into the 21st century

the wreath topped by a gold bullion lion on the crown

often caused by infections

France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C1914-1918 GTRexclude in silvered metalIn bronze, "1914 1918" reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, bronze star on its original ribbon, small dent on the dated centrepiece on the reverse, green oxidation and spotting on both sides, very fine. Accompanied by its 37. 5 mm (w) x 9. 5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square cross medal on two