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What do the palm and star attachments on the Croix de Guerre signify?
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The Croix de Guerre uses specific attachments to signify the level of military command that issued the dispatch recognizing an individual's or unit's feat of valor. These attachments represent the following distinctions:
- Bronze Palm: Awarded for a mention in an army-level dispatch.1
- Silver Gilt Star: Awarded for a mention in an army corps dispatch.1
- Silver Star: Awarded for a mention in a divisional dispatch.1
- Bronze Star: Awarded for a mention in a brigade or regimental dispatch.1
These symbols serve as indicators of the significance of the recognition received by the recipient of the medal.1