France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded Hold freigegeben" on the reverse

freigegeben" on the reverse

the inside of each boot has two white nylon straps stamped with R

Each epaulette fabricated from a black cord in a braided pattern

His skill in the handling of the engines in all the duties assigned to a Flight Engineer have proved of the greatest assistance to his Captain and the other members of the crew with whom he has completed a most successful tour

showing nice old patina

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded Hold freigegeben" on the reverse(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