A First War Canadian When Shall Their Glory Fade Medal Auction 68mm(w) x 51

68mm(w) x 51

with “fissures” at the bottom of the clasp (a good indication of the originality)

Belgium in 1920

very fine and extensive group to a known Golden Merit Cross recipient

used for the placement of a protective paper collar

A First War Canadian When Shall Their Glory Fade Medal Auction 68mm(w) x 51Silver, obverse illustrating a standing infantryman posing with his rifle, a Union Jack flag unfurled behind him, flanked by a cluster of maple leaves at the left and laurel leaves at the right, with two ribbon banners, the one above inscribed "WHEN SHALL THEIR GLORY FADE", the one below inscribed "CANADA", blank reverse, 27. 8 mm x 35. 3 mm, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine.