Croix de Guerre

American

[krwahd^uh-ger] / krwɑdəˈgɛr /

noun

a French military award for heroism in battle.

Croix de Guerre British

/ krwa də ɡɛr /

noun

a French military decoration awarded for gallantry in battle: established 1915

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Etymology

Origin of Croix de Guerre

1910–15; < French: literally, cross of war

Example Sentences

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The French awarded the doughty little pigeon their Croix de Guerre medal for bravery under fire.

From Literature

Overseas, Johnson and compatriot Needham Roberts received the Croix de Guerre — France’s highest award for valor.

From Los Angeles Times

France had already awarded Phyllis the Croix de Guerre, but in 2014 she was made a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur, the country's highest decoration, in a special ceremony in New Zealand.

From BBC

Mr Bing went on to join the French Resistance and receive the Croix de Guerre medal.

From BBC

After the war, she was promoted to lieutenant and received the Croix de Guerre, a military honor for heroism in combat.

From New York Times

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