France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded United Republic of An attempt was made with

An attempt was made with this medal to obscure and/or remove the words ""THE KING""

He served in the French theatre

oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings to the top center encompassing crossed swords which are superimposed on a shield shaped base with a subtly pebbled background field

that he was married and that his trade was that of Dairyman

securing the handle in place

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded United Republic of An attempt was made with(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