France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded GTRexclude constructed of shiny silvery Russian

constructed of shiny silvery Russian braid

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

lacquered on the obverse of the medal

the exterior maker marked “STEINHAUER & LÜCK

Schwäbisch Hall

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded GTRexclude constructed of shiny silvery Russian(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