France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded Archive dated to November 20

dated to November 20

measuring approximately 47 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

Doctors’ reports from late 1944 indicate that his health kept him from being fit for service

Laira from 1922 to 1932

that he was Single and that his trade was that of Farmer (his letter and number 487421 LC

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded Archive dated to November 20(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