Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Croix de guerre 1939–1945 |
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1939–1945 War Cross with 2 silver-gilt (gold) stars
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| Type | Bravery award |
| Awarded for | Military duty during World War II mentioned in dispatches |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Clasps | silver-gilt palm silver palm bronze palm silver-gilt star silver star bronze star |
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| Established | September 26, 1939 |
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| Next (higher) | Croix de guerre 1914–1918 |
| Next (lower) | Croix de guerre des TOE |
  Ribbon bar & streamer of the French Croix de guerre 1939–1945 |
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The Croix de guerre 1939–1945 (War Cross 1939–1945) is a French military decoration, a version of the Croix de guerre created on September 26, 1939. It honors people who fought with the Allies against the Axis forces at any time during World War II.
Images for kids
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Reverse of the 1939–1945 War Cross
See also
In Spanish: Croix de guerre 1939-1945 para niños
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