France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C.1918 Auction On 15th May 1942 he

On 15th May 1942 he notes that his engine caught fire and he just made land and crashed

Mara Lake and Vernon

wear evident on the gold-coloured frame

a Union Jack flag unfurled behind him

who spent much of the time with him as a PoW

France, Republic. A Croix De Guerre, C.1918 Auction On 15th May 1942 heIn 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