The Commemorative Cross of the 4th Brigade of the Army of the Vosges is a French commemorative medal created in 1896 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Third Battle of Dijon (21-23 January 1871).
It was a reward for the volunteers of the 4th Brigade of the Army of the Vosges for the actions fought in Burgundy during the War of 1870–1871.
Description The medal is in the shape of a five-pointed star. On the obverse are inscribed the different places where the volunteers of the 4th brigade of the Army of the Vosges fought: Crépand, Messigny, Autun, Baigneux, Châtillon, and Pouilly.
The reverse bears the legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE", "4e BRIGADE", "ARMEE DES VOSGES" with the dates "1870-1871", all surmounted by a flag.
The medal is suspended from a stylised "R" and "G", corresponding to the initials of Ricciotti Garibaldi, commander of the brigade and son of Italian nationalist and commander of the Army of the Vosges, Giuseppe Garibaldi.
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See also Ordres, décorations et médailles de la France Rubans des décorations militaires et civiles françaises