Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 - French Military Decoration for Valor #3411956 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the Croix de Guerre 1914-1918, a French military decoration established in April 1915 to recognize acts of bravery in combat during World War I; it features a gold Maltese cross with a central medallion depicting Marianne and the motto “OR VALEUR” (For Valor), suspended from a red silk ribbon with vertical stripes. The reverse side typically bears the year “1914-1918” and may include palm or star attachments denoting citations at army or brigade level. The medal was awarded to both French and allied soldiers, including Americans and British troops.

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