France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue United Republic of marked Schwerin Berlin 68

marked Schwerin Berlin 68

ln Sterling silver and enamels

coded "191150" at the lower right

both plates of the grip are held in place by two rivets and central pins

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue United Republic of marked Schwerin Berlin 68(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,