French Combatants Cross
Croix du combattant. Instituted December 19, 1926, the Combatants Cross recognized those who fought in combat for France. It is constructed out of a die cast bronze medal base. The obverse features a pattée style cross, with a laurel leaf and berry wreath inside the arms, and a centrally placed effigy of a youthful Minerva goddess wearing an Adrian's helmet crowned with laurel leaves surrounded by the relief inscription “Republique Francaise”. The reverse features a radiant downward pointing sword reading: “Croix du Combattant” on that same cross and wreath. It is also maker marked and reads: “BR” (bronze) to the lower arm. The top features a loop and ring which holds 4 inches of rayon/cotton blue and red striped ribbon. It measures 1 7/16 inches wide and tall.
| Rating: | Exc++/NM |
| Item Number: | M-30409 |
| Price: | $29.95 USD |
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