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which was followed shortly thereafter by a promotion to Brevet of Colonel on September 10

with the majority of the original black finish worn off due to age and wear

A Georgian Supreme Soviet Deputy Council Badge

France. A Medal For The War Wounded, Combatant's Issue United Republic of though there are few dentsFrance; Bronze gilt with red enamels, the red star indicating an award to a combatant, unmarked, 35 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, on its original combatant's ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the War Wounded was established by the law of December 11, 1916, based on an idea by the nationalist writer Maurice Barrs. Although originally established as a temporary measure, the insignia survived for a