Product Description
USGI French Fourragère Braided Cord Military Award
Colors: Green Cord with Red Spots, Brass Hardware
Made in USA
This is a French Fourragere. The Fourragere is a cord that is awarded by foreign governments to units for distinguished service during a conflict. In the case of the French Fourragere this cord was awarded to US Army and Marine Corps units who fought in the First World War particularly in regions in or around France. The French Fourragere is authorized for permanent wear with a Soldier’s dress uniform when with a unit that has received that Fourragere as an award.
Condition: Good Used; The cord has some small snags and minor imperfections including light oxidation and patina in the brass tip hardware. Please view all the photos carefully. Contact us if you have any questions or would like us to send more photos.
Additional Details:
- The award is given to military units that have been cited more than once in the French Orders of the Army.
- The colors of the cord represent the specific award received.
- The Fourragère is worn on the left shoulder of the uniform.
- The award was first instituted by Napoleon I and was revived during WWI.
