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    Are these French Fourrageres?


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    I am hoping that I have a Croix de Guerre and Medaille Militaire in this pile . . .but that's where I need help! Any thoughts on if these are these medals and if they are, any thoughts on eras? I took close-ups showing the different metal tips, too, in case that says something about them. Also . . . I think the Red and Green ones have two variations in the actual red/green cord. One of one type and two of the other. The red stripe is choppy where the other two the red is a continuous stripe. Do you think that means they are for two different medals or just different cord weaves?

     

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    Thanks for any input! I don't know anything about these!

    Posted
    On 29/07/2022 at 07:24, pat66 said:

    hello, yes, " just different cord weaves?" for WWI war cross. Pat

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    Thanks so much! That makes me think of one more question to ask . . . is the cord weave different for the WWII version or was there only a version for the WWI medal? :) 

     

    And do you think the yellow ones (or one of those) is for the Medaille Militaire?

    • 1 month later...
    Posted

    Hi! Here are pictures of the last two that I have, and I'm hoping that these are MEdaille Militaire. There is a difference to the brass end, as one has a crown and one does not. Do you think these are for the Medaille Militaire? Thanks for any help! Really appreciate it!

     

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    Posted

    Hello from France, yes they are for French Military Medal color correspondance.

    for the color of the "Ferrets" : Silver for Cavalry and Bronze for all of other corps.

     

    have a good day. pat

     

    Posted (edited)

    Thanks so much! So appreciate that! I'm thrilled! :) Is the one missing a crown on the metal end or is that just a difference of maker?

    Edited by hirmiestelio
    • 2 weeks later...
    Posted

    Hi,

     

    the first are fourragere CdG which Americans wear.

     

    The second ones (MM) are early ones, when the endings put in a button under the shoulder rank.

    the "trefle" was introduced later.

    The crown is decoration.

    Posted
    On 27/09/2022 at 13:59, aubagne98 said:

    Hi,

     

    the first are fourragere CdG which Americans wear.

     

    The second ones (MM) are early ones, when the endings put in a button under the shoulder rank.

    the "trefle" was introduced later.

    The crown is decoration.

     

    Oh, thanks ever so much! Appreciate this, as I was really hoping these were French medal ones and not a US ROTC thing. :) Also interesting about the early button type! I wondered about the differences!

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