Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lt. Ritchie; 2nd Battalion CEF Newly Listed circa 1930’s

circa 1930’s

with original signature of General Ivan Percevic

First pattern NSKK eagle in die-stamped aluminum with red and black paint secured in place to the front in its correct position

36 mm x 38

arriving in France on July 20

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lt. Ritchie; 2nd Battalion CEF Newly Listed circa 1930’sBritish War Medal (LIEUT. A. RITCHIE.) and Victory Medal (LIEUT. A. RITCHIE.). Naming is officially impressed. Very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records and Medical Records. Footnote: Albert Ritchie was born January 1895 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He signed three Attestation Papers, all listing his next of kin as his brother, David. The first is dated November 11, 1914, stating his birthdate as the 22nd, that