Are these French Fourrageres?

[hirmiestelio]

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?

 

 

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

[pat66]

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

[hirmiestelio]

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

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

 

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?

[hirmiestelio]

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!

 

[pat66]

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

 

[hirmiestelio]

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 September 15, 2022 by hirmiestelio

[aubagne98]

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.

[hirmiestelio]

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!

[aubagne98]

Try this

 

Fourragères et Aiguillettes (fourrageres.blogspot.com)

 

great site!!