WORLD WAR I FRENCH CROIX DU COMBATTANT WARRIORS CROSS MEDAL PARIS MINT BRONZE #3

Description: Thank you for taking a look at my eBay auctions. Let me know if there are any World War One or World War Two medals you are looking for, or if you need an Original replacement set for lost family heirlooms, please contact me and I will list them on eBay for you! Make sure to read all of the information I have provided, I do my absolute best to identify and describe the item you’re bidding on. The photos are of the actual item you’re bidding on, consider them part of the description as well! --ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I FRENCH CROIX DU COMBATTANT “WARRIORS” CROSS MEDAL. --MAKER MARKED: CORNUCOPIA PARIS MINT & BR (BRONZE) INFORMATION: The "Croix du Combattant" (Warrior’s Cross) was instituted June 28th, 1930 as an addition to the "Carte du Combattant" which was instituted December 19th, 1926. The reason was to recognize those who had fought for France during World War One. On institution, it was decided to award the Cross to veterans of the wars of 1870-1871 and 1941-1948 and to those who had taken part in the colonial wars in between. Janaury 29th, 1948 it was decided the Cross could also be awarded to veterans of World War Two and on July 18th, 1952, this was extended to veterans of the Indo-China and Korean wars. During the revision of December 9th, 1974, this was again extended to veterans of military operations in North-Africa between January 1st, 1952 and July 2nd, 1962. The most recent addition of Janaury 1994 also made veterans eligible who had taken part in operations in Cambodia, Cameroun, the Gulf region, Lebanon, Madagascar, the Suezcanal, Somalia, the Central African Republic, Chad, Yugoslavia, Zaiire and Iraq. The Croix du Combattant consists of a cross pattée with four arms, 1.41 inch in diameter, made of bronze. Laurel leaves are situated between the arms around the central disc. On the obverse, the central disc carries the logo of the republic, around in the text; "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE". The reverse depicts a sword with sunrays above the text "CROIX DU COMBATTANT." The medal could be awarded for having participated for 90 days in military conflicts or military operations in a combat unit, operating by order of the Secretary of Defence; for having been wounded or fallen ill during a military conflict or operation or for having spent 90 days in imprisonment as a prisoner of war. In any other unit or situation, the cross could be awarded after having been named on a list of honor, having participated in five armed conflicts, having been wounded in action or having been kept a prisoner of war by an enemy in disregard of the Geneva Convention. All of the Medals, Badges, and Insignia in my eBay store are authentic to the time period listed, "I DO NOT" sell current issue items or reproductions "AS" Genuine items, that is a far to common problem on eBay. As the buyer you are making a investment on an Authentic period Item that will accumulate value whether you display it or give as a gift. I guarantee your satisfaction or I will refund your money and pay return shipping! Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you! I am a collector myself and I understand the last thing you want to do after purchasing an expensive item is to then have to pay ridiculous shipping rates! That is why 99% of my auctions include FREE shipping to all 50 states. I also do my very best on international shipping, all items are shipped USPS International registered to protect myself and the items you have purchased! Thanks!

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Location: Los Angeles, California

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