French Croix de Guerre (1914-16), with a number 7 attached to it the Fourragere.

[Simoncooper]

Hi to all,

I came across this nice little  French Croix de Guerre (1914-16) with its Fourragere, However it has the number 7 attached to it the Fourragere. Can somebody please let me know what it stands for please.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Hendrik]

Hello Simon,

 

The "7" likely refers to the wearer's unit : the 7th Regiment of .... infantry, cavalry, artillery, dragoons, "tirailleurs africains", etc. etc. With the Military Medal fourragère in place, the only unit I can find is the "Compagnie 15/12 du 7^e régiment de génie ( 09/08/1917 ) " (source : website France-phaleristique).

 

Regards,

Hendrik