France, Vichy Government. A Croix De Guerre, 1939-1940 Archive traces of gilt remains on

traces of gilt remains on the lightning bolts

and Victory Medal (CH

such of collar tabs were worn by political leaders of the Ustasha movement

on March 30th

France, Vichy Government. A Croix De Guerre, 1939-1940 Archive traces of gilt remains onIn bronze, unmarked, "1939 1940" reverse, 38 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, surface wear evident on the arms at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: After the Fall of France, French troops were evacuated to Great Britain. Marshal Philippe Ptain authorized a War Cross (Croix de Guerre) on March 28, 1941, much like the same design as that instituted in 1915 and 1939, but with the