{"product_id":"french-croix-de-guerre-1914-1918-medal-with-swords-wwi-military-decoration","title":"French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 Medal WWI Military Decoration w Bronze Palm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eAn original French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918, awarded for acts of bravery and distinguished service in combat during World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eInstituted in 1915, the Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) became one of France’s most recognisable military decorations, awarded to soldiers who were mentioned in dispatches for gallantry on the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eThis example features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15wj3w8\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eThe classic bronze cross with crossed swords, signifying wartime combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ksr85d\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eCentral medallion dated 1914–1918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1td15zd\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eOriginal green ribbon with red vertical stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h0ui42\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eA bronze palm device, indicating a citation at army level (a higher distinction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eThe reverse displays the profile of Marianne, symbolising the French Republic, encircled by “République Française.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eA powerful and authentic piece of WWI history, this medal represents courage under fire and is highly collectible among militaria enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n299nr\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"107fots\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eMedal: Croix de Guerre 1914–1918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7dd2ao\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eEstablished: 1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vcyd1z\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rv8xi1\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eDevices: Bronze palm (army-level citation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kjtksh\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eRibbon: Original green with red stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"134t5se\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eCondition: patina, minor fraying visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1twff7g\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eAuthentic historical item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eSold as a historical collectible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glimmer - Coffee, Watches, Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47010333065369,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6488\/8217\/files\/Cross_de_geuix.jpg?v=1777520028","url":"https:\/\/glimmercwc.com\/products\/french-croix-de-guerre-1914-1918-medal-with-swords-wwi-military-decoration","provider":"Glimmer - Coffee, Watches, Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}