Made in 1915 and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords
The Croix de Guerre was also commonly bestowed on foreign military forces allied to France
The Croix de Guerre is awarded to soldiers or units recognized for heroic combat acts. Individuals receive it for distinguished bravery noted in official reports, while units earning the medal with palm have collectively shown exceptional heroism in battle.
The Croix de Guerre medal differs based on the awarding country and the specific conflict. Distinct French versions were issued for World War I and World War II.