France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, Tunisia "De Giraud" Version, C.1943 Buy Now hallmarked and marked "925" (silver)

hallmarked and marked "925" (silver)

Naming is officially engraved in italicized script

A First Pattern DRK Belt & Buckle - Belt in strong brown leather

Although there are few stains on the back between the shoulders and age discolouration in the collar

31mm in diameter

France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, Tunisia "De Giraud" Version, C.1943 Buy Now hallmarked and marked "925" (silver)Type III. In bronze, unmarked, "1943" reverse, 38. 3 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: With the Free French Forces harboured in Africa, Henri Giraud produced a locally made War Cross (Croix De Guerre) in Tunisia. The obverse illustrates two crossed French flags, while the reverse bears the date "1943".