War Cross (Croix de Guerre) - French military decoration. Made by Bialkiewicz, London.
Isosceles cross with expanding arms (cavalry cross) measuring 45 (with suspension) × 37 mm and a circular shield in the middle. Between the arms of the cross are two crossed swords, facing upward with their blades. On the obverse in the center of the shield is a bust of Marianne, wearing a Phrygian cap. In the rim of the shield is the inscription RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) and a wreath. On the reverse, the shield bears the dates 1939-1945. cross with ribbon. All in good condition.
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