Croix du combattant ND (1930) front Croix du combattant ND (1930) back
Croix du combattant ND (1930) photo
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Croix du combattant ND

1930 year
Bronze 18.5 g -
Description
Location
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Award medals › Military awards
Year
1930
Composition
Bronze
Weight
18.5 g
Size
36.2 mm
Thickness
4.35 mm
Shape
Other
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#388756
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

A sword, pointing downwards, is surmounted by rays with the words "Croix du combattant".
the punches at the bottom.

Lettering: CROIX.DU.COMBATTANT

Edge

Plain

Comment

photo of punches and ribbon

The Combatant's Cross is a French honorary decoration created in 1930 for the Poilus of the First World War, later modified to be awarded to veterans of the Second World War and other conflicts involving the French army.

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_du_combattant