Three French Second War Croix De Guerres 1939-1945 Archive This olive coloured backing should

This olive coloured backing should not be confused with the so call khaki-brown colour backing with was in use by the Luftwaffe in Africa

as mentioned in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 30895 of Tuesday

WWI 3rd (Auckland) Regiment

overlaying a base illustrating an open-ended wreath formed by two branches of laurel leaves with the number "10" at their junction

with raised ribbon banners in maroon felt with silver bullion lettering

Three French Second War Croix De Guerres 1939-1945 Archive This olive coloured backing shouldFrance: Fullsize (bronze, "1939 1945" reverse, 37. 3 mm); Reduced Size (bronze, flat reverse, 23. 2 mm); and Miniature (bronze, undated reverse, 17. 2 mm). Un mounted, original ribbons, the fullsize and miniature crosses each with a bronze palm, the fullsize cross with a dual prong pinback, residue evident on the reduced size cross from cleaning, along with contact marks on its reverse, ranging from very fine to extremely fine. (C: 177)