Three French Second War Croix De Guerres 1939-1945 Archive overlaying a base illustrating an

overlaying a base illustrating an open-ended wreath formed by two branches of laurel leaves with the number "10" at their junction

Alex Ross of Earltown (later Truro

He received his pay from the Fliegerhorstkommandatur

This olive coloured backing should not be confused with the so call khaki-brown colour backing with was in use by the Luftwaffe in Africa

Anybody who has saved his life by using a parachute after bailing out of a disabled aircraft is eligible

Three French Second War Croix De Guerres 1939-1945 Archive overlaying a base illustrating anFrance: Fullsize (bronze, "1939 1945" reverse, 37. 3 mm); Reduced Size (bronze, flat reverse, 23. 2 mm); and Miniature (bronze, undated reverse, 17. 2 mm). Un mounted, original ribbons, the fullsize and miniature crosses each with a bronze palm, the fullsize cross with a dual prong pinback, residue evident on the reduced size cross from cleaning, along with contact marks on its reverse, ranging from very fine to extremely fine. (C: 177)