Order Of King George I, 3Rd Class Set. Spink. GTRexclude Discharge Papers

Discharge Papers

the Battalion was reorganized to become the Calgary Regiment

Medals come with service file Activity Sheets and extracts from his units War Diary& copy of London Gazette

In August 1916

1901 for gallantry in action during the Boer War

Order Of King George I, 3Rd Class Set. Spink. GTRexclude Discharge PapersNeck Badge in silver gilt and enamels, hinged crown, unmarked, 46 mm x 77 mm, with full neck ribbon. Breast Star, maker marked SPINK & SON Ltd. on reverse, 71 mm. Both feature crisp detail, vibrant colours, nice patinas, extremely fine. Hardshelled case maker marked SPINK & SON LTD. LONDON, latch is slightly askew but closes firmly, minor staining, near fine. Footnote: The award was created in 1916 for those that distinguished themselves in the field