France. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue United Republic of with the majority of the

with the majority of the original black finish worn off due to age and wear

When we went the next day to get our clothes

though there are few dents on scabbard

which was followed shortly thereafter by a promotion to Brevet of Colonel on September 10

1936 - April 1

France. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue United Republic of with the majority of theFrance; Bronze gilt with red enamels, the red star indicating an award to a combatant, unmarked, 35 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, on its original combatant's ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the War Wounded was established by the law of December 11, 1916, based on an idea by the nationalist writer Maurice Barrs. Although originally established as a temporary measure, the insignia survived for a