France: Vichy Croix Du Combattants 1939—1940
Condition: Nearly Extremely Fine
The Croix du Combattant 1939-1940 is a decoration established by the Vichy government on March 28, 1941, authorized by Marshal Pétain to recognize military service during the initial phase of World War II. It features "1939-1940" on the reverse, and was intended for combatants, though it was later disavowed by post-war governments.