French Croix de Guerre World War I Streamer
The French Croix de Guerre World War I Streamer represents a distinguished foreign unit decoration awarded by the Government of France to United States Army organizations for exceptional combat service during World War I.
The Croix de Guerre, meaning “Cross of War,” was established by France in 1915 to recognize acts of bravery and distinguished service against the enemy. During World War I, American Army organizations that fought alongside French forces could be cited by the French government for exceptional performance in combat.
French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918
The World War I decoration is officially known as the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918.
U.S. Army organizations cited in French military orders could receive the Croix de Guerre as recognition of their collective courage and distinguished combat performance.
A Palm associated with the Croix de Guerre signifies a citation at the French Army level and represents one of the highest levels of recognition associated with the decoration.
Streamer Design
The French Croix de Guerre World War I Streamer uses the distinctive ribbon pattern of the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918.
The streamer features a Green field with multiple narrow Red vertical stripes.
This Green and Red pattern distinguishes the World War I Croix de Guerre from the later World War II Croix de Guerre 1939–1945, which uses a different ribbon design.
The authorized inscription is embroidered according to the organization's officially recognized foreign unit decoration and U.S. Army Lineage and Honors documentation.
World War I Service
French Croix de Guerre citations were awarded to American Army organizations for distinguished combat actions during some of the most significant operations involving U.S. forces on the Western Front.
American units receiving French recognition participated in operations associated with battles and campaigns including:
- Aisne-Marne
- Champagne-Marne
- Meuse-Argonne
- Oise-Aisne
- St. Mihiel
- Other major operations conducted alongside French forces
The decoration became an important symbol of the close military cooperation between the United States and France during World War I and recognizes the courage and sacrifice of American Soldiers who fought on French soil.
Because the Croix de Guerre is a foreign unit decoration, the exact authorized streamer inscription should be verified against the organization's official Lineage and Honors before manufacturing.
Product Features
- French Croix de Guerre World War I Streamer
- Represents the French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918
- Traditional Green field with narrow Red stripe pattern
- Recognizes distinguished World War I combat service
- Appropriate for authorized U.S. Army organizational honors
- Custom embroidered with the authorized unit award inscription
- Designed for Army organizational colors and authorized ceremonial display
- Professional military and ceremonial construction
- Made in the USA
