France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue Auction Archive intact enamels on the insignia

intact enamels on the insignia

very fine quality badge in fire gilded bronze

After some limited service in France as cavalry

plunged into the river alone and swam towards the boy

In 1906 he was chosen to drive the very first armoured car

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue Auction Archive intact enamels on the insignia(Insignes des Blesses). Instituted in 1916. In bronze gilt with red enamels, the red star indicating an award to a combatant, measuring 36 mm (w) x 40. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, bronze gilt and red enamelled star indicating a second wound affixed to its original combatant's ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the War Wounded was established by the law of December 11, 1916,