France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918). With red enamelled 'Wound' emblem

The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War

This medal with logo for 'Paris' maker 'Arthus Bertrand' in lower reverse field

Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918

The medal fitted with a good lean length of original, now stitched, medal riband as-worn

Condition: GVF

Code: 21134