France, Vichy Government. An (Etat Française) Vichycroix De Guerre, C.1944 GTRexclude He was transferred to 423

He was transferred to 423 Squadron on October 14

compact whistle that produced two discordant tones that could be heard for more than a mile

He was later named a Sergeant with the Canadian Railway Troops in the European theatre

where he was promoted to Acting Warrant Officer 1st Class on April 1

The black metal scabbard is straight and appears without dents

France, Vichy Government. An (Etat Française) Vichycroix De Guerre, C.1944 GTRexclude He was transferred to 423France; Bronze, unmarked, "1944" reverse, 38. 2 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, oxidation evident on the arm at 9 o'clock, near extremely fine. Footnote: The "Unofficial French State" (Etat Franaise) Vichy War Cross (Croix de Guerre) has the double bladed Vichy "francicsa" (axe) above the inscription "ETAT FRANCAIS" on the obverse centrepiece, while the reverse centrepiece is dated "1944", the date referring to