French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 Full-Size Medal Campaign_Navy GSM 1915-64 Knight Commander or Dame Commander

Knight Commander or Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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A meaningful piece of wartime history

Instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system designed to remove distinction between ranks

French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 Full-Size Medal Campaign_Navy GSM 1915-64 Knight Commander or Dame CommanderThe French Croix de Guerre 19141918 Full Size Medal is a reproduction of the celebrated French First World War decoration awarded in recognition of citations for acts of bravery and distinguished wartime service. Meaning Cross of War, the Croix de Guerre was created by a law promulgated on 8 April 1915. It provided a visible distinction for French and Allied military personnel who were individually cited in official orders for their conduct during the