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    Duty First

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    1. G'day all. I asked a question a couple of weeks ago about the number of CdeG awarded. Not surprisingly, given the relative obscurity of the question, no one was able to come up with a definitive answer. However, I recently purchased a book entitled: 90e Anniversaire de la croix de GUERRE actes de la journÉe d’Études organisÉe au musÉe de l’armÉe le 16 novembre 2005 published by the Service Historique de la Défense. This book indicates that during World War One 2,055,000 croix/citations were awarded, including 449 to units. For World War Two, the figure given is 250,000. I'm not sure if the number is for individual croix or for citations, although I somehow suspect the latter. 2,951 awards of the Croix de Guerre with Palm were made during World War One to communes and villes, while 1,588 such awards were made for World War Two, at various levels (the level of award apparently based on the degree of contribution to the war effort and/or suffering endured by the honoured community. Unfurtunately, there are no numbers given for the Croix de Guerre TOE. Hope you all find this interesting and useful. Regards, Duty First
    2. Thanks Chris. Very good point! Hadn't even considered it. I've been thinking in terms of awards to Australians (207 for WW1 and 41 for WW2, all known) and hadn't actually thought outside the box! I think I might go with 'Lots! Total unknown.' Like your Legion piccies BTW. Toyed with the idea myself years ago, and also went through the entire motions to join the Rhodesian Army (talked out of it by the chick I was engaged to at the time, so I re-enlisted and then she promptly dumped me - bitch!). Still, no regrets, 26 years in the Australian Army, all good. Thanks again. Graham W
    3. Thanks Tim. I actually use france-phaleristique a lot, but thansk for taking the time to respond to me. I appreciate it. Regards, Graham
    4. G'day all. Does anyone out there happen to know how many C de G were awarded in both World Wars and (he asks hopefully) how many C de G TOE have been awarded to, say the end of 2009? Rough figures are fine, but I would obviously like as much precision as possible and names of any references used. I am trying to anticipate questions for a major presentation on the history of the C de G that I am working towards in October, and I am sure this one will come up. Thanks, Duty First
    5. G'day all. I am seeking a Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross fourragère for inclusion in a display I am putting together for an upcoming medals conference here in Australia. Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on one? Replica is fine, although the dinkum item would be preferred. Thanks Graham
    6. Chris, thanks. Appreciate the advice. Regards, Graham
    7. Chris, what is the mounting bar (the rod with the balls on the end) called? Can you (or anyone else) advise me where I can get some (single)? Graham
    8. Guys, what is the item that is used to suspend French medals, i.e. the bar with balls on the end (I presume the balls either screw in at each end or one end screws on to rod that is pushed through a hollow tube?)? Does anyone know where I can buy some? Graham
    9. Tim, g'day - no I haven't. Thanks for the suggestion. Graham
    10. Frank, thanks for the offer and I totally understand about your concerns about breaking the prongs on the ribbon devices - been there, done that! Any images you could send me would be great, 300 dpi or higher. Regards, Graham
    11. Hello everyone. Previously registered member from Australia but forgot my rego details (anno domini strikes again!). I've reregistered and now seek some assistance. I am preparing a PowerPoint prestentation on the history of the Croix de Guerre and its links with Australia and am having a devil of a time tracking down a few images I need. Is there anyone out there who can point me in the right direction for good colour images of: CdeG 1914-1918 with Silver Star CdeG 1914-1918 with Gold Star CdeG TOE with Silver Star CdeG TOE with Gold Star CdeG TOE with Palm CdeG 1939-45 with Silver Star CdeG 1939-45 with Gold Star CdeG 1939-45 with Palm Any assistance greatly appreciated. Cheers, Graham
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