France: War Cross for Overseas Operations

Croix de Guerre des Théâtres Opérationnels Extérieurs

Ribbon: Red with a light blue central stripes.

Instituted: 30 April 1921.

Awarded: For courage while facing the enemy.

Obverse Reverse

The Croix de Guerre TOE could be awarded with palm leaf, gold star, silver star or bronze star depending on the level of citation. Multiple emblems can be worn for repeat awards.

Palm Leaf Sorry - no picture Sorry - no picture Bronze Star
Palm Leaf - Army citation Gold Star - Army Corps citation Silver Star - Divisional citation Bronze Star - Brigade, Regimental or independent unit citation
World Medals Index Text List Ribbon Chart References

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