France, Iii Republic. A War Cross 1914-1918 Buy Now part of which is suspended

part of which is suspended from a ring above

reverse maker marked with A logo for F

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on a bow-tied ribbon with pinback

Belfast - Die stamped in solid 18k gold

France, Iii Republic. A War Cross 1914-1918 Buy Now part of which is suspended(Croix de Guerre 1914 1918). Instituted in 1915. In bronze, dated "1914 1917" on the reverse, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, nick on the edge of the arm at 9 o'clock, spotting, bronze palm on its original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted in April 1915, to commemorate mentions in dispatches. It was awarded to all ranks, officers included, and officers and men of allied