Footnote: The Knights of Columbus was one of the many aid organizations that provided comforts to Canadian soldiers returning home at the end of the First World War
measuring 41 mm (w) x 118 mm (h)
liner retaining rivets
pin on reverse had been period re-soldered
although on excused duty with both hands infected with septic poisoning and completely bandaged
Canada, Dominion. A Father And Son Group To Manitoba Boatman T.h Atkinson, Egypt Medals And Son, First War Medals Archive Footnote: The Knights of ColumbusEgypt Medal, in silver, rim engraved 58. BOATN. T. H. ATKINSON. MANITOBA CONTGT., worn on original ribbon with KIRBEKAN and THE NILE 1884 85, light wear and contact marks, lovely patina, in very fine condition. Khedive's Star, in bronze, with crescent and star suspension bar, minor contact marks, in very fine condition. Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, with MEUSE ARGONNE and DEFENSIVE SECTOR clasps, original ribbon with wrap brooch, light contact and