Stamped onto the reverse ricasso is a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) insignia
a set of Heer EM/NCO collar insignia
the USS Lianga at Bordeaux
stating that he belonged to an Active Militia (48th Highlanders of Canada)
Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords
France, Republic. A Lot of Orders & Medals Archive Stamped onto the reverse ricasso1. France, III Republic. A War Cross 1914 1918. In bronze, square cross medal on two crossed swords, obverse bearing the profile of Marianne facing right surrounded by the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, reverse bearing 1914 1917, on the original ribbon with one bronze star (for brigade or regimental level), evidence of mark on obverse cross, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France, instituted on 2