France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded GTRexclude lacquered on the obverse of

lacquered on the obverse of the medal

constructed of shiny silvery Russian braid

The card was first issued on January 13

3 mm inclusive of its integral suspension

The first person to receive this medal who was not an American citizen was Edgar Sengier

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded GTRexclude lacquered on the obverse of(Mdaille des blesss de guerre). Instituted in 1916. In bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, two red enamelled stars on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the War Wounded was originally a mere insignia in the form of an ribbon awarded for wounds received in the line of duty while facing an enemy. The insignia was established by the