France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C.1918 Newly Listed directional needle in steel blue

directional needle in steel blue and mounted to a central brass base

affixed by two solder points

receiving the mentioned appropriate clasps for the QSA and KSA

attached to the white satin lining on the inside lid

possibly showing an older relative of Kayser’s

France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C.1918 Newly Listed directional needle in steel blueIn bronze, "1914 1918" reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, gold star and two bronze stars on its original ribbon, scattered nicks, surface wear, very fine. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was awarded during the First World War