French Croix de Guerre World War II Streamer
The French Croix de Guerre World War II 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 II.
The Croix de Guerre, meaning “Cross of War,” is a French military decoration awarded for acts of bravery and distinguished service in combat. During World War II, numerous American Army organizations were cited by the French government for exceptional performance during the liberation of France and subsequent operations against German forces.
French Croix de Guerre with Palm
U.S. Army units cited at the Army level by the French government were awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm.
The palm signifies a citation in French Army orders and represents a particularly distinguished level of recognition for combat achievement.
Army organizations awarded the decoration may display the corresponding French Croix de Guerre streamer as part of their officially recognized unit honors.
Streamer Design
The French Croix de Guerre World War II Streamer uses the distinctive ribbon pattern of the Croix de Guerre 1939–1945.
The streamer features a Red field with narrow Green vertical stripes.
The authorized inscription is embroidered on the streamer according to the organization's official award and Lineage and Honors documentation.
World War II Service
French Croix de Guerre honors were awarded to U.S. Army organizations for distinguished combat actions during some of the most significant campaigns of World War II.
American units receiving French recognition participated in operations that included:
- Normandy
- Northern France
- Southern France
- Alsace
- Lorraine
- The liberation of French cities and towns
- Operations leading into Germany
The exact French Croix de Guerre credit varies by organization. Some Army units received multiple citations and may have additional distinctions associated with their award.
Because this is a foreign unit decoration, the exact inscription should always be verified against the organization's official U.S. Army Lineage and Honors before manufacturing the streamer.
Product Features
- French Croix de Guerre World War II Streamer
- Represents the French Croix de Guerre 1939–1945
- Official Red and Green ribbon pattern
- Recognizes distinguished World War II 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
