Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Pair to Pte. Smith, Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Auction measuring 127 mm (w) x

measuring 127 mm (w) x 210 mm (h)

the wooden through-point on the uniform-end of the shoulder board split near the middle

consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized sun rays between the quadrants

The first one carries a coat of arms

depicted in uniform with the Knight’s Cross (received 23 April 1941) and other awards clearly visible

Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Pair to Pte. Smith, Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Auction measuring 127 mm (w) xA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 15648 PTE. J. J. SMITH. C. M. G. BDE., full size, dark patina, wear to ribbon, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 15648 PTE. J. J. SMITH. C. M. G. BDE., full size, light gilt wear, very fine. Footnote: John James Smith was born in Manchester, England in 1881. He was employed as a salesman when he enlisted on July 18, 1916 in Shornecliffe. He served with the Canadian Machine Gun