United States. A French Croix De Guerre, 1939-1945 Hold black threading remaining on the

black threading remaining on the reverse indicating that this badge was uniform-worn

200 ton Light Cruiser H

Grampian on September 16

Neilson again was mentioned in despatches

Oakleaves of the 1870 Iron Cross

United States. A French Croix De Guerre, 1939-1945 Hold black threading remaining on theAmerican made in Bronze gilt, unmarked, "1939 1945" reverse, 37. 5 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This United States issued War Cross (Croix de Guerre) is a copy. It was manufactured for decades, with the dates "1939 1945" on the reverse and an American style pinback attached to the ribbon.