France, Iii Republic. A War Cross For The First War 1914-1918 Hold padded and incorporating the faded

padded and incorporating the faded Cejalvo of Madrid maker mark

along with "OFFICIAL" and "PAID" around the Royal crown

with broad powers in terms of arming

minor soiling and fading evident

The upper left sleeve has a red

France, Iii Republic. A War Cross For The First War 1914-1918 Hold padded and incorporating the faded(Croix de Guerre). Instituted in 1915. In bronze, dated "1914 1915" on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pieced ball suspension, bronze palm on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and was awarded during the First World War, again in the Second World War, and in other conflicts.