War Cross 1914-1918 – French Republic
In bronze
Weight (medal only): 17.8 g
Total weight (including ribbon): 19.8 g
Cross dimensions: 37 x 37 mm
Obverse:
A central round medallion , with the legend “ REPUBLIQVE FRANÇAISE ” surrounding the effigy of a Republic in profile to the right, rests on two swords crossed between the branches of the cross .
Reverse:
A central round medallion , containing the dates of World War I ” 1914-1918 “ , rests on two crossed swords between the arms of the cross .
Ribbon :
Green with red edging on each edge and five vertical red branches of 1.5 mm
