France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C1914-1918 GTRexclude He escaped shortly thereafter during

He escaped shortly thereafter during confusion caused by a German Stuka attack

both of the Zvonimir Grand Cross

but is not original to the cap

often caused by infections

France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C1914-1918 GTRexclude He escaped shortly thereafter duringIn bronze, "1914 1918" reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, bronze star on its original ribbon, small dent on the dated centrepiece on the reverse, green oxidation and spotting on both sides, very fine. Accompanied by its 37. 5 mm (w) x 9. 5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square cross medal on two