Combatant’s Cross, Miniature Bronze Cross

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 02.FRA.0224.101.01.M.000

Estimated market value:

$20 USD

  • Miniature Bronze Cross Obverse
  • Miniature Bronze Cross Obverse
  • Miniature Bronze Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$20 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Size
    12.5mm
  • Remarks
    It is hallmarked ("cornucopia" BR) on the reverse. It was manufactured by the Monnaie de Paris.

History


The Combatant’s Cross was established on June 28, 1930 and is awarded to all those with a combatant card. It has been awarded for combat in World War I, World War II, and all international conflicts in which France has deployed troops since 1945.

The Cross was also awarded by the Vichy government during the German occupation in France.

The design of the Cross was chosen in a contest open to all veterans. The winning design was submitted by Eugène-Baptiste Doumenc. The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Combatant’s Cross.”

The Cross may still be awarded today.

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