Original British Crimean War Era Canadian Unit-Marked Reeves P1853 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Kingston Volunteer Militia Artillery Russian/Soviet Militaria so it was probably his

so it was probably his mother Mary [who died in Peterborough in 1945] who tucked the certificate behind the picture to keep it safe

as well as a buttonhole mini ribbon bar for all three awards

the colors have extensively faded over time

and films waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry just as surely as military weapons engaged the enemy

the Pioneers cleared jungle

Original British Crimean War Era Canadian Unit-Marked Reeves P1853 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Kingston Volunteer Militia Artillery Russian/Soviet Militaria so it was probably hisOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an outstanding & scarce model of sword, a British P1853 Light Cavalry Saber unit marked on the guard to the Canadian Kingston Volunteer Militia Artillery. This example was manufactured at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Birmingham, England, and dates to the Crimean War period. "K. V. M. A. 12," appearing just below the tear shaped pommel, is, ostensibly, an abbreviation for the Kingston Volunteer Militia