A Landwehr-Officers-Frack Medal Bar of Seven Awards - Mounted as originally worn German style
1888 and served as a Gunner aboard HMS Centurion during the China campaign
including a bronze grade cross
(Veteranendenkzeichen für die Feldzüge 1790-1812)
it is no surprise that the man behind that single gun at Batoche became a Canadian folk-hero overnight
Canada, Cef. A 230Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 GTRexclude A Landwehr-Officers-Frack Medal Bar ofType I with Fleur de Lis. In browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear on the insignia, greening evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 23, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant