France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue United Republic of Upon completing of his Middle

Upon completing of his Middle East service

lined and padded interior lid

With the regiment he took part in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871

tiny chips evident in the red enamels on both sides

with loops for suspension

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue United Republic of Upon completing of his Middle(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,