permission has not been granted for the medal to be worn by United Kingdom citizens

When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added

The Croix de Guerre was not only awarded for bravery but also for three years or more of service on the front line

Premium silk construction

Inner pocket

Miniature Royal Red Cross - EIIR 1st Class (RRC) NATO permission has not been grantedMember Royal Red Cross, RRC. The Royal Red Cross medal (or more accurately decoration) was introduced to Military Nursing by Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria on 27 April in 1883 which was St George's Day. The decoration is awarded to army nurses for exceptional services, devotion to duty and professional competence in British military nursing. Until 1976 only awarded to females.