France. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue Hold gilt completely worn but otherwise

gilt completely worn but otherwise very fine condition

along with a hole at the top end for uniform attachment

accompanied by a mint and unissued ribbon

The interior of the cap is lined with rusty-brown silk-textured rayon fabric with a sewn-in plastic diamond

Canteens and was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on March 4

France. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue Hold gilt completely worn but otherwiseFrance; 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