Mapleneck Posted 10 April , 2019 Share Posted 10 April , 2019 Hi, can anyone shed light on the red star medal second from left. It looks very like a Yugoslav Partisan Star 1st Class (gold wreath) but I am not familiar with the award in this form with ribbon. It comes from a large collection awarded to a French soldier of WW1, who, from 1922, served for 39 years in the French diplomatic service. Many thanks for any replies. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDWARD1 Posted 10 April , 2019 Share Posted 10 April , 2019 (edited) Ribbon for the Wounded. Adopted in 1916for those wounded in the Great War or invalided through wounds or illness in service.. A red enamelled five pointed star is worn in the centre of the ribbon.No medal was awarded but recipients could purchase an unofficial medal as per above with the same ribbon. Eddie Edited 10 April , 2019 by EDWARD1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleneck Posted 10 April , 2019 Author Share Posted 10 April , 2019 Thank you. I’ve learned something new! Makes sense as I now understand the ribbon was also awarded to POWs. Have paperwork from German POW camp relating to recipient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 16 April , 2019 Share Posted 16 April , 2019 What's the medal at the end? The one with the EIIR head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 16 April , 2019 Share Posted 16 April , 2019 Stand down!! It is of course the RVM but awarded to a foreigner! The white stripe distinguishing it from British awards. Every day is a school day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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