Allied Protector and Ocean Shield - Encompassing the ocean areas north of Bab-al-Mandeb (North of Djibouti)

active wartime service counting double

We supply the medal on a loose ribbon as originally awarded

Instituted in 1918 alongside the Air Force Cross

Before 1 December 1977 18 years of service was required for consideration for the LS&GCM (Army)

Belgium Croix de Guerre Full Size Medal 1914-18 Collection_Full Size Medals Allied Protector and Ocean ShieldThe World War I Croix de Guerre was established by royal decree on 25 October 1915 as an award for bravery or other military virtue on the battlefield. Unlike the French equivalent, it was only awarded to individuals. The Croix de Guerre was not only awarded for bravery but also for three years or more of service on the front line, or for good conduct on the battlefield. It was also awarded to volunteers older than 40 or younger than 16 after a