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Exceptionally Rare WW2 LVF Croix de Guerre:  The Légion des Volontaires Français, were primarily Frenchman that fought for the Nazis against the Russians / Soviet Union, typically in the brutal fighting on the Russian Front.  This Award was issued by the German Army in Occupation, and considered a Third Reich Decoration by most.  The recipient here was awarded the decoration twice, with One Silver and One Bronze Star on the Drape for separate citations.  If found with this decoration post-war, you could be subject to death as a traitor, and as such very few survived.  These were manufactured in France, during the early German Occupation / Vichy Era of World War Two, and were awarded sparingly.  This is an ORIGINAL, and unlike the fakes that have been produced over the years.  It has a solid one-piece die struck center and arms, applied wreath, and the original watered ribbon drape material with twin-forked pin.  (Most of the better fakes are cast from originals in two pieces, where you will see a fine line where the halves are soldered together, or made from cut down and modified 1939 Croix de Guerre components.)  Email me if you’d like to see examples of the Fake LVF medals I have encountered.  Condition is Near-Mint, and one of the best examples I have ever seen of this decoration.  Outstanding French Legionnaire ( or Legion of the French Volunteers ) award, and missing out of most W.W. II Axis Collections.

Exceptionally Rare WW2 Giraud Croix de Guerre:  Original North African Theater Made Variation is quite Rare, complete with Coarse Weave Theatre Made Ribbon.  Crossed Flag Central Medallion and 1943 Dated Reverse.  Rarely found and one of the toughest variations of the World War Two French Croix de Guerre to find.  Crudely Cast, but Overall Excellent Original Condition.  

Rare WW2 Vichy Croix de Guerre Variation:  Original 1943 Dated Early Vichy CdG, complete with Quality Early Vichy Period Ribbon, and Bronze Star.  Typical WWI Style Obverse Central Medallion but with the unusual 1943 Dated Reverse.  Rarely found variation of the World War Two French Croix de Guerre.  Well Struck Bronze Medal, and Overall Excellent Original Condition.  

WWI French St. Mihiel Medal:  Nice St. Mihiel Commemorative Medal with original twin pin brooch.  Hallmarked by the Paris Mint, and Near-Mint Condition.  (SOLD)  

WWI French Group of Eight:  Nice Early Bar Mounted Set of French Medals and Decorations.  Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 with 8 Bronze Stars, Combatant's Cross, Combatant's Cross Volunteer, Levant Medal with Vichy "LEVANT-1941" and "LEVANT" Bars, WWI Commemorative Medal with "ENGAGE VOLONTAIRE", Verdun Medal with "VERDUN" Bar and enameled Wound Star, Musician's Society Honor Medal.  All Original components, and in Extra Fine condition across the board, with only minor signs of age. This group was mounted specifically for uniform wear, and is correct for the era. (SOLD)  

WWI French Machine Gun Unit Group:  Nice World War One Period Croix de Guerre (1914-1916 Dated with Silver Star), Original French Made Forrigere, and Postcard Photograph of an MG Crew from what appears to be the French 363rd Infantry.  All Original components, and in Excellent condition across the board, with only typical signs of age. The Photo Image shows great detail, with the Soldiers wearing their Croix de Guerre Medals and Forrigere Unit Awards.  Clearly shows the equipment, weapons, uniforms, and insignia.

WWII Vichy French CJF Group:  Interesting group of Medals, Insignia, and Print from Vichy France.  1939-1940 Vichy Croix de Guerre with Silver Star and Small "France" Bar (apparently from a WWII War Commemorative Ribbon Bar);  Dated Vichy Railway Medal "Medaille des Cheminots" (Medal of the Railwaymen) named to "N. Aubert" and Dated 1942; Bevo CJF Patch (a type of youth organization similar to Hitler Youth, although outlawed by the Germans later in the war); Black pinback enameled Badge with Rooster, made by "A.Augis / Lyon"; Large size Print (approx. 11"x14") of General Petain.  All items are in Excellent Original condition with minor signs of age and wear throughout. (SOLD)

RARE North Vietnam French Commando CdG Award Document and Medals:  Extremely Rare Croix de Guerre Award Document to a French Commando for actions in North Vietnam in April 1953.  Issued to a Corporal in the 1st Commando Unit, for the following action in loose translation:  This young Corporal while volunteering for remote reconnaissance missions, distinguished himself on April 5, 1953 in NA MO (Northern Vietnam) while attacking a rebel held position, with complete disregard of the danger.  For the Military Cross of the T.O.E. (Croix de Guerre - Theater Operations Exterier) with Bronze Star.  Signed by Lt. Colonel Fourcade, Commander of Commandos on May 12, 1953.  Document is clearly legible, but has wear from being folded and stored over the years.  Medals include Original CdG TOE with Bronze Star and  Indochina Campaign Medal, both in Excellent Condition. ($300)

RARE Type III 1870-WWI French Medaille Militaire:  (w/Double Faced Suspension)  This is a beautiful French Military Medal with the double faced trophy of arms.   While the later single faced strike is common, I’ve only seen a couple of these in 15+ years of collecting, and this is the cleanest one of them all.  NO enamel damage, a nice clean original ribbon, and a nice old patina.  A great opportunity to own a hard to find medal! (SOLD)

WWI French Croix de Guerre: 1914-1918 Dated, with BRONZE STAR.  Nice strike with twin pin brooch. Near-Mint condition. ($25) View

WWI French Croix de Guerre Mid-Range Miniature: Mid-Size 1914-1918 Dated, in a size between Full Size and True Mini.  This is truly a very odd size, approx. 1" square cross, and some have attributed this issue to Nurses serving the French Army.  Crisp strike with very nice patina, and only a slight touch of wear to the drape.  EF+ condition.

WWII French Vichy Croix du Combattant:  Outstanding Second World War Era “Vichy” Government (General Petain’s Collaborators with the Nazi Gov’t.) Croix du Combatant.  Variation Dated 1939/1940 on the reverse side with the Original Light Blue and Black Striped ribbon specific to this medal.  Excellent condition, sharply struck, and the proper Paris Mint Hallmark.  This is a very difficult medal to find, and rare opportunity for the period collector!

WWII Free French Croix de Guerre: UnDated planchet variation, made in England by Spinks for the French Government in Exile.  Nice strike with clean Original drape and twin pins. Near-Mint condition. (SOLD)  

Vietnam Era French "TOE" Croix de Guerre: Clean Original 1950s-1960s Vietnam Era Strike with Twin Pins.  Near-Mint condition. ($25)  

WWII Era French Made Infantry Hob Nail Boots, Possibly Issued to Vichy Troops