France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded Archive The Eastern Front Medal (Medaille

The Eastern Front Medal (Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42) was awarded to those serving in Russia during Operation Barbarossa

and Air Force Cross (two-piece construction

and was discharged on 23 May 1845

and to escort friendly destroyers until early 1944

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

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The War Wounded Archive The Eastern Front Medal (Medaille(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