France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). Scarce 'local' North African / Near East made variant with large digit 1939 reverse. With 1 x Citation emblem (1 X Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1939

This is a locally made variant issue struck in North Africa or Near East post 1940 for award to Free French Forces. The variant strike is distinctive insofar as reverse dates '1939' are much larger than the dates on the ordnance issue 1939 CDG

See the illustrative image attached showing a comparison of the reverses between this local 'foreign made' variant, and an ordnance issue CDG

- 1 x Bronze Palm = 1 x Citation at Army / Army command level

The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style

A scarce foreign (North African / Near East) local variant

Note: Only the single 'Local' CDG variant is included in this sale - the other 'Ordnance' issue CDG shown, is for comparison illustration purposes only - the latter is listed for sale separately on this website

Condition: VF

Code: 21172