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

1936 - April 1

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

Once more he is deemed g

It lost the latter and surrendered to the Italian Army on November 2nd

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