Here is an authentic Croix de Guerre from the First War..the 1914-1917 variation with original ribbon which has some color fading on the front...the rich green and orange are evident on back..This War Cross has a Bronze Star device for those who had been mentioned at the regiment or brigade level...The Croix de Guerre was awarded by the RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE to those soldiers who distinguished themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy....