{"title":"North America-Canada-Documents","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-photograph-of-private-charles-e-hislop-88th-cef-c2889","title":"Wwi Memorial Photograph Of Private Charles E. Hislop; 88Th Cef","description":"WWI Memorial Photograph of Private Charles E. Hislop; 88th CEF; \n Black and white studio portrait, illustrating Private Hislop in his dress uniform, wearing a Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (CAIRD) cap badge on his cap, inscribed \"From Charlie \/ With Love \/ Dec 31st 1916\" on the reverse, postcard backer, 87 mm x 135 mm, in a gray paper presentation folder inscribed \"Overseas Military Forces of Canada \/ 180070 Pte C.E. Hislop 47th Cdn. Bn. \/ GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY \/ 18\/2\/18 \/ AND IS BURIED AT Barlin Comm. Cem. Ext.\" on the panel facing the photograph, edge wear and tears on the folder, near extremely fine.\n \nFootnote: Charles Edward Hislop was born on February 11, 1883 in London, England, the son of C.E. Hislop and M.S. Hislop of Hampstead, London, England. He was a resident of Victoria, British Columbia when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (180070) with the 88th Infantry Battalion \"Victoria Fusiliers\", on November 6, 1915, in Victoria, at the age of 32, naming his next-of-kin as his brother, Walter Frederick Hislop of Victoria (who himself later enlisted with the Royal Air Force on August 3, 1917 and survived the war), stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Stage Hand. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Victoria, under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.R. Cullin with a strength of 34 officers and 1,029 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 30th Reserve Battalion. Hislop was transferred for work with the Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot, based at 74 Tunnel Avenue in East Greenwich S.E., London, England. It was part of the Canadian Ordnance Corps, who were tasked with supplying, equipping and outfitting the entire Canadian Corps. He was later transferred to the 47th Infantry Battalion out of New Westminster, British Columbia, for active service in the French theatre  Hislop was with the 47th Infantry Battalion when he was accidentally wounded, \"while in a dugout looking for his mess tin at about 6.00 o'clock on the evening of February 14th.1918, a comrade came into the dugout with two rifles and stood them against the rack. One of the rifles fell to the floor and went off. The bullet entered Private Hislop's right ankle and passed out through the left, fracturing the bone and leaving very bad wounds.\" He was unconscious when admitted to No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station at Barlin. Four days later, on February 18, 1918, Hislop died from his wounds, at the age of 35, succumbing to his injuries without regaining consciousness. He is buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France, Grave Reference: III. E. 31. and is commemorated on page 429 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. His father, C.E. Hislop, pre-deceased him\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108917170453,"sku":"C2889","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_db65cdf5-0aae-4884-a5ae-b891093e64b1.jpg?v=1692838567"},{"product_id":"a-photograph-collection-to-the-royal-flying-corps-1917-c2917","title":"A Photograph Collection To The Royal Flying Corps 1917","description":"A Photograph Collection to the Royal Flying Corps 1917 - One Large Photograph (black and white, gloss finish, inscribed \"BRASS BAND RECRUITS DEPOT ROYAL FLYING CORPS : TORONTO 1917\", 203 mm x 256 mm, mounted to a cardboard backer, exhibiting a crack in the lower left corner); seven Photographs (black and white, three with a gloss finish, four with a matte finish, one faded to a sepia-tone, six with postcard backers, one signed \"Cpl W. Hislop Royal Flying Corps\" in black ink on the obverse, one inscribed \"August 1917 Toronto, Ont.\" in pencil on the reverse, one inscribed \"Brass Band \/ Bugle Band \/ Royal Air Force \/ Toronto Ont\" in black ink on the reverse, two inscribed \"RECRUIT DEPOT ROYAL FLYING CORPS BRASS BAND 1917\" on the obverse, two are without inscriptions, ranging in size from 80 mm x 111 mm to 89 mm x 140 mm); and Discharge Certificate for Private\/Aircraftman 2nd Class Walter Frederick Hislop (who enlisted with the Royal Air Force - Canada at Victoria, British Columbia, on August 3, 1917, at the age of 33 and was discharged on August 23, 1918, in Toronto, Ontario, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"C\", number 23171, 205 mm x 236 mm, foldarks, with an accompanying Toronto General Hospital Out-Patient Department Card, number 33635, riveted to the Certificate, Hislop now in the rank of Corporal, 55 mm x 103 mm). Better than very fine.\n\n \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109048078613,"sku":"C2917","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_eefb4706-92b1-402c-8fd3-131bca4add66.jpg?v=1692838931"},{"product_id":"wwi-buckingham-palace-victory-thank-you-letter-19th-cef-c2345","title":"Wwi Buckingham Palace Victory Thank You Letter; 19Th Cef","description":"WWI Buckingham Palace Victory Thank You Letter - Typeset letter with the Buckingham Place masthead and the printed signature of George V, dated May 3rd, 1919, inscribed: \"OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE OVERSEA FORCES :- It is with a heart full of pride and gratitude that I take your salute to-day as you march in triumph through London. The Peoples of the British Dominions beyond the Seas, by their instant readiness to share in the trials and responsibilities of the great War, have shown to the World the unity of the British Empire. You, with your comrades from the Mother Country, vied with one another in noble deeds, which will ever be held in proud remembrance. Readily you adapted yourselves to the changing conditions of a new and formidable kind of warfare, and endured physical hardships and exacting mental strain. Whether on the plains of Flanders, or the heights of Gallipoli, in France, in Palestine, or other theatres of war, you displayed gallant endurance in defence and vigorous initiative in attack. We and future generations will never forget the part played by the Canadians in the second Battle of Ypres, and on the Vimy Ridge, by the Australians and New Zealanders at Gallipoli and in advance in France in the spring of 1917, by the Troops of all three Dominions in the breaking of the Hindenburg line last year, by the South African Brigade in Delville Wood, and by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment at Monchy le Preux. Now, in the day of victory, I wish to express to you, who represent the Oversea Forces, my unbounded admiration for splendid feats of arms and for sacrifices made. I wish you all God-speed on your homeward journey, with a hope that the outcome of this world struggle may assure Peace to your children and your children's children.\", named in handwriting \"James Fleming \/ 19th Bn C.E.F. \/ 2nd Can. Division\" on the reverse, letter printed in black ink, the masthead in red ink, on a off-white paper stock, 194 mm x 246 mm, fold marks, very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109164929301,"sku":"C2345","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_buckingham_p_538dd5554320b.jpg?v=1692839270"},{"product_id":"wwi-220th-battalion-daily-orders-book-and-cancelled-cheques-c2477","title":"Wwi 220Th Battalion Daily Orders Book And Cancelled Cheques","description":"WWI 220th Battalion Daily Orders Book and Cancelled Cheques - \n Includes a Daily Orders Book (entitled \"220th INFANTRY BATTALION Part I Daily Orders from January 3rd 1917\", with entries beginning on January 3, 1917 and finishing on April 21, 1917, the dates concluding just before their departure overseas, documenting the daily assignments, duties and happenings, under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel B.H. Brown, a few of the pages with the stamp of \"J.R. Rumball, Acting Adjutant 220th York Rangers Overseas Battalion C.E.F.\", with one hundred and sixteen pages glued into a tab binding in the book, the remaining twenty-three are loose, the majority of the pages measuring 215 mm x 350 mm each, enclosed in a hardcover binder with a blue paper exterior and a black cloth binding, the binder measuring 275 mm x 385 mm x 40 mm, the cloth binding having separated from the binder, age soiling evident on the binder's exterior, the interior with light age soiling); and a Stack of Cancelled Cheques made out to Various Officers (written on The Royal Bank of Canada, College \u0026amp; Bathurst Branch, Toronto, Ontario, dated March 8, 1916 through April 4, 1917, the dates concluding just before their departure overseas, each with either a two cent or two one cent stamps on the front, some of the cheques signed by a Major (the signature indistinguishable), the others signed by Lieutenant-Colonel B.H. Brown (who accompanied the Battalion overseas), most of the cheques measuring 82 mm x 197 mm each). Fair.\n \nFootnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel B.H. Brown with a strength of 18 officers and 446 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109397418261,"sku":"C2477","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_220th_battal_53d00d81d64f1.jpg?v=1692839808"},{"product_id":"rfc-certificate-original-wing-1917-c0012","title":"Rfc Certificate \u0026 Original Wing 1917","description":"An original framed certificate titled, \"Royal Flying Corps (Officers)\". This is Lieu. J.P.McRae?s \"Graduation Certificate\" from the Central Flying School, in Upavon, Wilts., and is dated 31st. Aug. 1917. \"This is to Certify that Lieu. J.P. McRae Canadian Army Service Corps has completed a course in the military wing and is qualified for service in the Royal Flying Corps\". To add to this superb document, is McRae?s wartime and original pattern 1917 RFC Wing. The felt around the edges has been trimmed but other than that it is in very fine condition. It is quite evident that the wing has been glued to the certificate and has been there for a long time. The glue has dried and the wing has shifted showing the lighter unstained document underneath, also shows areas of darker color where the dried glue has stained. Its signed in ink by the School Commandant. Document has been folded showing both horizontal and vertical folds but there does not appear to be any tears. Size of frame and document is approx. 7.5\" x 8.75\". The wood frame is fine with just normal scratches, dents and paint wear. The back still has most of the paper covering (its fragile and ripped) showing that it has not been tampered with. Rare matching pair, Great War Canadian RFC certificate and the wing.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109704257813,"sku":"C0012","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c1630001.jpg?v=1692840492"},{"product_id":"wwi-canadian-documents-37th-infantry-cef-c1066","title":"Wwi Canadian Documents - 37Th Infantry Cef","description":"WWI Canadian Documents - 37th Infantry CEF - Certificate of Service (dated November 2, 1939 at Ottawa, black ink on a paper stock, 202 mm x 253 mm); WWI Discharge Certificate (dated July 4, 1919 at Quebec City, black ink on a cloth paper stock, 200 mm x 223 mm, tatttered); WWII Discharge Certificate (dated August 4, 1945 at Toronto, black ink on a cloth paper stock, 202 mm x 231 mm); Canadian Army Tradesman's Qualifications Certificate (dated August 4, 1945 at the Rehabilitation Wing, No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, qualifying King as a \"Storeman\" with the Veteran's Guard of Canada, black ink on a water-resistant cloth paper stock, 126 mm x 167 mm); and Photograph of King in Uniform (black and white, on a card stock with postcard backer, 88 mm x 138 mm, stained). Accompanied by research papers in a duotang folder, very fine.\n \nFootnote: Percy King was born on May 12, 1896 in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, England. He enlisted at Oshawa, Ontario on April 4, 1915 with the 37th Infantry Battalion for WWI service. He signed his Attestation Paper on June 10, 1915 at Camp Niagara, naming Mrs. G. King of Highland Creek, Ontario as his next-of-kin, stating that he had previous military service with the Canadian Territorial Force, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Teamster. 408131 Private Percy King served with the 42nd Infantry Battalion in France, suffered a gun shot wound to his left buttock in the process. He returned to Canada after the ceasing of hostilities and was discharged upon demobilization on July 4, 1919 at Quebec Depot, Clearing Service Command, Quebec City, Quebec, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 132649. Upon the outbreak of WWII, B 36171 Private Percy King enlisted on July 19, 1940 with the Veteran's Guard of Canada. After five years' service, he was discharged to return to civil life upon demobilization on August 4, 1945, at the Canadian Army Rehabilitation Wing, No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 49 (although the certificate says 50). He was also issued a Canadian Army Tradesman's Qualifications Certificate, dated August 4, 1945 at the Rehabilitation Wing, qualifying him as a \"Storeman\", to enable him to find work after the war. For his WWI service, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, and for his WWII service, he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, none of which are included here with the documents and photograph.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109762027797,"sku":"C1066","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/2_70088f2c-336c-4478-9ca8-60bc73fac4a8.jpg?v=1692840900"},{"product_id":"wwii-general-hdg-crerar-press-release-photos-c0953","title":"Wwii General H.d.g. Crerar Press Release Photos","description":"WWII General H.D.G. Crerar Press Release Photos - Black and white photographs, gloss finished, three featuring Crerar presenting awards to soldiers, the other illustrates Crerar seated with a bureaucrat delivering a speech to his left and an older gentleman to the far left, three of the four photos are stamped \"Please credit CANADIAN ARMY PHOTO PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE M.D. 7 FILE No. H.\" on the reverse, 203 mm x 252 mm, extremely fine. Footnote: Henry Duncan Graham \"Harry\" Crerar CH, CB, DSO, KStJ, CD, PC (April 28, 1888 – April 1, 1965) was a Canadian general and the country's \"leading field commander\" in World War II. A complex and ambitious leader, Crerar built and led the Army from a force that had been largely forgotten in the interwar years. Not known as a skilled field commander, where he relied heavily on his staff and subordinate commanders, he knew how to weigh into bureaucratic battles. A veteran of both world wars, his planning in 1941 led to the First Canadian Army, comprised of five divisions and two armoured brigades. He urged the sending of troops to Hong Kong in 1941 and deployed Canadians to Dieppe in 1942. Both ended in disaster, but neither decision affected his career. Many times his relations with high-ranking leaders were strained to the breaking point. During the bloody Rhineland battles of 1945, he led an army of 350,000 men, the largest force ever to serve under a Canadian general. 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Parcel from Germany a little printing I say\".\n \n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109870489877,"sku":"G9687","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_4575_copy_6be1f360-3f39-4be2-8920-dab2f4956583.jpg?v=1692841785"},{"product_id":"a-1942-signature-of-air-marshal-wa-bishop-vc-dso-mc-dfc-c2468","title":"A 1942 Signature Of Air Marshal W.a. Bishop V.c. D.s.o. M.c. D.f.c","description":"A 1942 Signature of Air Marshal W.A. Bishop V.C. D.S.O. M.C. D.F.C - Printed in blue ink on light blue Air Mail quality paper, obverse inscribed \"ARMED FORCES AIR LETTER \/ BY AIR MAIL\", addressed to \" P\/O STEWART BROWN, CAN. J9387 \/ ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION \/ ABY SUEIR \/ EGYPT\", signed by \"G. Stewart Brown\" and postmarked June 15, 1942 at Montreal, Quebec with Canadian Ten Cent stamp, reverse inscribed with return address \"AIR MARSHAL W.A. BISHOP V.C., D.S.O., M.C., D.F.C. \/ ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE \/ JACKSON BUILDING \/ OTTAWA, \/ CANADA.\", signed by Air Marshal Bishop and postmarked August 5, 1942 at Cairo, Egypt, 95 mm x 122 mm, extremely fine.\n \nFootnote: Gordon Stewart Brown was born on April 14, 1921 in Montreal, Quebec. He attended Westmount High School and McGill University, before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force (J9387) on February 28 1941 in Montreal. He was posted to No.1 Manning Depot in Toronto, Ontario on March 14, 1941, followed by an uncertain posting for guard duty, to No. 1 Initial Training School at Eglinton Hunt Club in Toronto on July 4, 1941. Brown graduated and was promoted to Leading Aircraftman on August 8, 1941 when posted to No.7 Elementary Flying Training School in Windsor, Ontario. He graduated on September 25, 1941 when posted to No.14 Service Flying Training School in Aylmer, Ontario. Brown graduated and was commissioned on December 19, 1941, attached to 400 Squadron, where he would serve with distinction as a Spitfire Pilot. He was posted to \"Y\" Depot in Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 20, 1941 for service overseas with the Royal Air Force, leaving Canada on January 8, 1942. He is documented as having been in Egypt in the summer of 1942 and was promoted to Flying Officer on October 1, 1942. Brown was promoted to Flight Lieutenant on December 19, 1944 and repatriated on January 15, 1945. He was transferred to \"Y\" Depot in Halifax on March 5, 1945, returned to the United Kingdom again on March 11, 1945 and repatriated on September 5, 1945. He retired on October 14, 1945. Brown was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross effective March 23, 1945, as per the London Gazette, page 1784 on April 3, 1945 and AFRO 802\/45 on May 11, 1945. His citation reads: \"This pilot has completed numerous fighter missions on all of which he has displayed exceptional skill, determination and courage. These operations have often been completed in the most difficult circumstances in the face of enemy anti-aircraft fire and fighter activity. Flight Lieutenant Brown took part in many fighter patrols in the course of which he damaged many locomotives. On one occasion his aircraft was severely damaged but despite this he flew safely to base.\" The DFC was presented to him in Montreal on November 25, 1949. Postwar, he started his own company (Eastern Coated Papers) and was president until retirement. He also attended courses at Macdonald College, where he became a prominent benefactor. Upon retirement, he became a gentleman farmer near Winchester, Ontario. Brown died on December 26, 2009 after a long and valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109943529749,"sku":"C2468","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_01_c4a00a36-ab37-4b7d-8aae-c4602cdd7ae2.jpg?v=1692842430"},{"product_id":"distinguished-service-order-document-to-major-william-neilson-c0505","title":"Distinguished Service Order Document To Major William Neilson","description":"Distinguished Service Order Document (signed George V, embossed seal of same, issued to \"William Neilson, Esquire. Major in the Forces of Our Dominion of Canada\" and issued at St. James on the \"Third day of June 1918 in the Ninth Year of Our Reign\", signed by \"Milner\" (Principal Secretary of State), addressed at the lower left \"Major W. Neilson, 54th Battalion, Canadian Infantry\", framed, 217 mm x 345 mm, string hanger). Accompanied by Dog Tag (in aluminum, stamped \"CAPT NEILSON W\" on obverse and \"12 CANADIANS INF EDGE\" on reverse, 38.3 mm, on neck string); and wristband (in sterling silver, engraved \"MAJOR E. NEILSON C.E. 54th CANADIAN BATTn\", marked STERLING SILVER and maker marked \"ASPREY LONDON\" on reverse, 32.6 mm, on adjustable leather strap), plus copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Index Cards. Footnote: Willaim Neilson was born on September 16, 1882 in Glasgow, Scotland. He signed his Attestation Paper on June 17, 1915 at Vernon Camp, British Columbia, stating that he was married, that he had had nine years previous military service as a Captain with the Highland Light Infantry and that his trade was that of Rancher. He was placed in the 54th Infantry Battalion (Kootenay Battalion). The Battalion embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 22, 1915 aboard H.M.T. Saxonia under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.M. Davis with a strength of 36 officers, including Captain Neilson and 1,111 other ranks, arriving in Plymouth, England on December 1. On May 2, 1916, Neilson was Acting Staff Captain, 11th Infantry Brigade and was soon transferred to the 12th Infantry Brigade on May 12, 1916. He was approved for overseas service in France on August 12, 1916, disembarking at Le Havre on August 14. Neilson was cited in the London Gazette of June 1, 1917, as being mentioned in despatches for Distinguished and Gallant services and devotion to duty in the field. August 8, 1917 saw him named to the rank of Temporary Major, and remain Seconded, as Major F.T. Lucas had been Killed in Action. He ceases to be Seconded to the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade on April 14, 1918, on being Seconded to the 46th Division and appointed General Staff Officer Second Grade and struck off the roll of the 54th Battalion. Neilson again was mentioned in despatches, by Sir Douglas Haig on April 7, 1918 and on an additional occasion, on May 28, 1918, as documented in the London Gazette, as was his being awarded the Distinguished Service Order for conspicuous Gallantry and Devotion to Duty in the field on June 3, 1918. He proceeded to England on April 11, 1919, where he officially retired to life in the British Isles on August 11, 1919.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110011359509,"sku":"C0505","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/cm726.jpg?v=1692843135"},{"product_id":"peace-tower-altar-dedication-programme-ottawa-august-3-1927-c1845","title":"Peace Tower Altar Dedication Programme, Ottawa, August 3, 1927","description":"Peace Tower Altar Dedication Programme, Ottawa, August 3, 1927 -  Programme inscribed \"DEDICATION OF THE ALTAR IN THE MEMORIAL CHAMBER, PEACE TOWER, HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES \/ ORDER OF CEREMONY \/ OTTAWA, 3rd AUGUST, 1927 \/ THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF CONFEDERATION\" with the Canadian coat-of-arms above, plus handwritten inscription in pencil at the top on the front cover, the same appears on the first page of the insert, the centre spread of the insert with the Order of Ceremony, with an arrow pointer and hand printed notation in pencil inscribed \"RT HON W.L. MACKENZIE KING - SPEAKS\" beside the Ceremony's beginning time of 3:00 p.m., the back page of the insert describing the Memorial Chamber, the Inscription on the Altar, the Inscriptions under the Window of Remembrance and the Inscription above the Door, cover printed in black ink on the front on a cream-coloured card stock, four page insert printed in black ink on a cream-coloured paper stock, 152 mm x 215 mm, vertical crease, lightly soiled cover, near very fine.Footnote: In August 1927, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) and the Prince George (later King George VI) opened Union Station and the Princes' Gates at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, dedicated the Peace Bridge across the Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York, in addition to Dedicating the Altar in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower, Houses of Parliament in Ottawa, Ontario on August 3rd, during their visit to Canada in the summer of 1927.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110916018453,"sku":"C1845","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_7d4f7cde-9fd2-486c-8d5d-052b88b5d74e.jpg?v=1692848510"},{"product_id":"a-1905-city-of-toronto-justice-of-the-peace-commission-document-c3152","title":"A 1905 City Of Toronto Justice Of The Peace Commission Document","description":"A 1905 City of Toronto Justice of the Peace Commission Document - Document inscribed \"I, Herbert Edward Irwin, Clerk of the Peace in and for the County of York, Do Hereby Certify that Charles Gentleman, of the City of Toronto, in the said County was, by a Commission under the Great Seal of the Province of Ontario, issued on the Twenty-third day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and five, appointed a .... Justice of the Peace .... in and for the said County of York, and that having duly taken and subscribed the Oaths of Qualification, Office and Allegiance, as required by Statute in that behalf, he has this day Filed the said Oaths in this Office and is thereby qualified and entitled to exercise the functions of a Justice of the Peace within the said County of York. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of my said Office this thirtieth day of November A.D. 1905.\", signed by H.E. Laurie, Clerk of the Peace, County of York, with the County's red seal immediately to the left, the seal inscribed \"CLERK OF THE PEACE \/ COUNTY OF YORK\" with the County's coat-of-arms in the centre, the document printed in black ink on a thick paper stock, 227 mm x 355 mm, lightly soiled, undulated, glue and paper residue on the reverse from previous framing, very fine. Accompanied by Charles Gentleman's Justice of the Peace Business Card, inscribed \"Chas. Gentleman, J.P.\", with his address \"48 Melbourne Ave. Toronto\" and phone number \"Phone Park 3384\", printed in black ink on a white card stock, 41 mm x 76 mm, business card also very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113118028053,"sku":"C3152","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_a520c031-50ad-44aa-bc45-06729ac762e5.jpg?v=1692852590"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-telegram-to-the-3rd-canadian-infantry-battalion-c3160","title":"A First War Telegram To The 3Rd Canadian Infantry Battalion","description":"A First War Telegram to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion - Canadian Pacific Railway Company Telegraph Telegram (numbered \"2316\", dated December 14, 1916 at Ottawa, Ontario, 178 mm x 210 mm); Burial Report (extracted from Burial Records at the Canadian Record Office, dated January 5, 1917, 202 mm x 328 mm); and The War Graves of the British Empire Insert for Villers Station Cemetery (three pages, with map of the cemetery and map of the area, dated 1924, 192 mm x 254 mm each). Very fine. Accompanied by assorted research papers. \nFootnote: Robert Walsh was born on February 16, 1887 in Toronto, Ontario, husband of Jessie Potter (formerly Walsh), later of Willowdale, Ontario. He was a resident of Toronto when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (201291) with the 95th Infantry Battalion \"Queen's Own Rifles of Canada\", on October 12, 1915 in Toronto, at the age of 28, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Jessie Walsh of Toronto, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was Married and that his trade was that of Shipper. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax on May 31, 1916 aboard the S.S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.K. Barker with a strength of 36 officers and 1,061 other ranks, including Walsh, arriving in England on June 8th. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve Battalion. Private Walsh was later transferred to the 3rd Infantry Battalion \"Toronto Regiment\" and was a member of a large trench raiding party of five officers and ninety other ranks, which carried out a major trench raid opposite \"The Pimple\" at the north end of Vimy Ridge, on December 9, 1916. The raid was carefully thought out, planned and rehearsed for a week, but the actual raid itself lasted only eight minutes, the withdrawal completed under cover of artillery and trench mortar bombardment. Walsh died from wounds received during the raid, at No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance, on December 9, 1916, at the age of 29. He is buried in Villers Station Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, Grave Reference: III. C. 13. and is commemorated on page 178 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. A Canadian Pacific Railway Company Telegraph Telegram, dated December 14, 1916 at Ottawa, Ontario, was sent to wife, Mrs. Jessie Walsh, stating \"Deeply regret inform you 201291 Pte. Robert Walsh infantry officially reported died of wounds no 1 canadian field ambulance december 9th 1916. officer in charge record office.\"\n \n \n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113126318357,"sku":"C3160","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_tele_55256192427f9.jpg?v=1692852611"},{"product_id":"a-commission-documents-signed-by-victoria-cross-recipient-pearkes-c3444","title":"A Commission Documents Signed By Victoria Cross Recipient Pearkes","description":"A Commission for Rear-Admiral Brian Roff Spencer signed by George R. Pearkes - Document has the Royal coat-of-arms at the top with the signature of Governor General Georges Vanier overlaying the embossed seal of the Governor General of Canada immediately to the right, inscribed: \"Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. To Brian Roff Spencer hereby appointed Rear-Admiral in Her Majesty's Canadian Fleet. We do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you a Rear Admiral, Royal Canadian Navy, Willing and Requiring you forth with to take upon you the Charge and Command of Rear Admiral accordingly, or the Charge and Command of any higher rank to which you may be promoted. On receiving an order from Us to hoist your Flag, you are to wear the same at the top mast head on board and Ship of Vessel of the Squadron to which you shall have been appointed, and We do hereby Will and Require all Captains, Commanders and other officers and Companies belonging thereto to be obedient to your Commands. And you likewise to follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from time to time receive from Naval Headquarters and any other your Superior Officers. And for so doing this shall be Your Commission. Given by Command of His Excellency the Governor General of Canada this Thirtieth day September 1960 With Seniority of 8th September, 1958 in this Ninth year of Her Majesty's Reign.\", signed by \"George R. Pearkes\", Minister of National Defence (who served in that capacity from 1957 to 1960 under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker) and coded \"15-11-53 (N.S. 85)\" in the lower left. Printed in black ink on a linen parchment, the individualized handwritten inserts in black ink, 335 mm x 392 mm, central vertical fold mark, one mild soiling mark over the naming. Near extremely fine.\n \nFootnote: Brian Roff Spencer (O-069180) was born on January 8, 1907 in Port Alberni, British Columbia. He was appointed as a Naval Cadet with the Royal Canadian Navy in 1921. He served in the Royal Naval College of Canada (Twelfth Term) in 1921 and was released 1922. Spencer entered the University of British Columbia in 1922 and re-entered the RCN and was appointed a Naval Cadet in 1924. He served with H.M.S. Thunderer for Training (Special Entry No. 16) in 1924, followed by a stint with H.M.S. Collingwood for Training. He was appointed as a Midshipman RCN, with seniority, effective August 30, 1924, followed by an appointed to Midshipman (E) RCN with seniority, effective September 15, 1925. He served with H.M.S. Emperor of India for Training in 1925, followed by a stint with H.M.S. Valiant for Training and with H.M.S. Vivid for Training in 1925. Spencer was appointed an Acting Sub-Lieutenant (E) RCN with seniority, effective November 1, 1926 and served at the Royal Naval Engineering College Keyham. He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (E) RCN with seniority, effective November 1, 1927 and was appointed as a Lieutenant (E) RCN with seniority effective February 1, 1929. He served with HMCS Saguenay in 1931, at Naval Service Headquarters in 1934 and with HMCS Champlain as Engineer Officer in 1935. He was appointed a Lieutenant-Commander (E) RCN with seniority, effective February 1, 1937 and served with HMCS Skeena as Engineer Officer 1939. He served at Naval Service Headquarters as Director of Engineering Personnel in 1940, and as Officer-in-Charge of Mechanical Training Establishment at HMCS Naden. During the Second World War, Spencer was appointed Acting Commander (E) RCN in 1941 and served at the RCN Barracks in Esquimalt, British Columbia (HMCS Naden II) in 1941. He was appointed a Commander (E) RCN with seniority, effective July 1, 1942, served as Officer-in-Charge of the Mechanical Training Establishment at HMCS Cornwallis in 1942, served with HMCS Niobe for Staff of Naval Overseer in Belfast in 1943 and served with HMCS Ontario as Commander (E) in 1945. After the war, Spencer began serving at Naval Headquarters as Staff of Assistant Chief of Naval Administration and Supply (Ships and Dockyards) and as Assistant Engineer-in-Chief in 1946. He was appointed a Captain (E) RCN with seniority, effective January 1, 1947, later taking on the position of Deputy Engineer-in-Chief in 1947. He served as Superintendent at Her Majesty's Canadian (HMC) Dockyard Esquimalt and with HMCS Naden as Command Engineer Officer, Pacific Command and Command Technical Officer in 1948. He was appointed as a Commodore (E) RCN with seniority, effective July 1, 1953 and served with HMCS Naden for Duty as Commodore Superintendent HMC Dockyard Esquimalt, before returning to Naval Headquarters as Engineer-in-Chief in 1956. Spencer was appointed a Rear-Admiral (E) RCN with seniority, effective September 8, 1958, serving at Naval Headquarters as Chief of Naval Technical Services, as a Member of the Naval Board of Canada and as Director of the Nuclear Submarine Survey Team in 1958. He retired from service in 1960 and for his long service in the Royal Canadian Navy, was awarded the Canadian Forces' Decoration. Spencer was married to Iris Frances Mary Spencer (nee Laurie) (Oct 10, 1910 - Nov 28, 1983), the couple having a daughter, Joan (July 10, 1939 - July 12, 2014). Rear-Admiral Brian Roff Spencer died on January 22, 1961 in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 54.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113237631253,"sku":"C3444","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_commission_for_5563550c217c7.jpg?v=1692852741"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-commission-document-to-the-canadian-army-medical-corps-c3661","title":"A First War Commission Document To The Canadian Army Medical Corps","description":"A First War Commission Document to the Canadian Army Medical Corps; Document embossed with the Devonshire coat-of-arms of the Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Governor General of Canada in the upper left, Royal coat-of-arms at the top centre, stamped in blue ink \"21062\" in the upper right, inscribed: \"George V by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. To Our Trusty and well beloved John Fleming McCracken Gentleman Greeting. We reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty. Ability and good Conduct, do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you to be an Officer in Our Army Medical Corps of our Active Militia of our Dominion of Canada from the Thirtieth day of October 1915, You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge your Duty as such in the Rank of Lieutenant of in such higher. Rank in the said Corps as we may from time to time hereafter be pleased to promote or appoint you to, of which a notification will be made in the Canada Gazette, by doing and performing all and all manner of things thereunto belonging and you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as from time to time you shall receive from Us, or any your superior Officer according to Law, In pursuance of the Trust hereby reposed in you. In Witness Whereof Our Governor General of Our Dominion of Canada hath hereunto set his hand and Seal at Our Government House in the City of Ottawa this First day of September in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen and in the Seventh Year of Our Reign. By Command of His Excellency The Governor General.\", signed by the Surgeon-General, Deputy Minister of Militia and Defence, addressed in the bottom left \"To John Fleming McCracken \/ Gentleman \/ Army Medical Corps\". Printed in black ink on a linen parchment, the individualized handwritten inserts in black ink, 288 mm x 365 mm, previously trimmed along the top and right edges in order to fit a frame, fold marks, light soiling, very fine.\n \nFootnote: John Fleming McCracken was born on April 15, 1889, in Morris Township, Huron County, Ontario. Hr graduated from the University of Toronto with an MB (Bachelor of Medicine) in 1911 and received his commission as a Lieutenant with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, on October 30, 1915. He was a resident of Brussels, Ontario when he signed his Officers' Declaration Paper as a Captain, with \"C\" Section, No. 2  Field Ambulance Depot, on January 13, 1916, at Military District in London, Ontario, at the age of 26, naming his next-of-kin as his father, William McCracken of Brussels, stating that he had one years' previous military service, that his religion was Anglican (Church of England) and that his profession was Physician. McCracken went overseas in July 1916 and entered the French theatre in January 1917, where he was posted to No. 2 Canadian General Hospital at Le Treport. He later saw service as a Medical Officer with the 6th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, serving in the Somme, before returning to the United Kingdom in November 1917. He is documented as being a Lieutenant-Colonel, officer commanding the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Officers' Hospital in London in March 1918. McCracken survived the war.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113324335381,"sku":"C3661","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_comm_559d3c5b2ffc4.jpg?v=1692852857"},{"product_id":"a-2nd-lieutenant-commission-document-to-military-cross-recipient-c3699","title":"A 2Nd Lieutenant Commission Document To Military Cross Recipient","description":"A 2nd Lieutenant Commission Document to Military Cross Recipient; Embossed with the Royal coat-of-arms with The Earl of \"Athlone\" (Governor General of Canada) overprint in black at the upper left, numbered in blue ink \"64395\" at the upper right, inscribed: \"George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas. King, to Our Trusty and well beloved Cyril Cuddihy, Greetings. We, reposing special Trust and Confidence in you Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct, do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you to be an Officer in Our Canadian Army of our Dominion of Canada from the Eighth day of November 1940. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge your Duty as such in the Rank of 2nd Lieutenant or in such other Rank as We may from time to time hereafter be plased to promote or appoint you to, of which a notification will be made in the Canada Gazette, or in such other manner as may for the time being be prescribed by Us in Council, and you are in such manner and on such occasions as may be prescribed by Us to exercise and well discipline in Arms, both the inferior Officers, and Men serving under you and use your best endeavours to keep them in good Order and Discipline. And We do hereby Command them to Obey you as their superior Officer, and you to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as from time to time you shall receive from Us, or any your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the Trust hereby reposed in you. In Witness Whereof Our Governor General of Our Dominion of Canada hath hereunto set his hand and Seal at Our Government House in the City of Ottawa this Twentieth day of January in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty One and in the Fifth Year of Our Reign. By Command of His Excellency The Governor General\", signed by \"H. DesRosiers\", Deputy Minister of National Defence, with the handwritten inscription in black ink \"2nd Lieutenant Cyril Cuddihy \/ 2nd Bn., Le Regiment de Maisonneuve \/ Canadian Army\" at the lower left, on a white linen stock, 316 mm x 396 mm, undulated, lightly soiled, very fine.\n Footnote: Cyril Cuddihy (TD-50545) was a Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion, Regiment de Maisonneuve RF when he signed his Canadian Active Service Force Attestation Paper on February 10, 1941. He began his military career in September 1929 as a Cadet COTC Loyola until June 1934. After a five year absence and with the Second World War in progress, he resumed his same status, from September 1939 until November 1940. He then began serving with the 2nd Battalion, Regiment de Maisonneuve RF as a 2nd Lieutenant, from November 1940 to February 1941. He was a Lieutenant CA (AF) and advanced to Major, while in service between February 1941 and August 1946. For his Second World War service, Cuddihy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Bar and the War Medal 1939-1945. He was also a recipient of the Military Cross 1945. After a five and half year absence, he resumed his career as a Major CA (RF) with the Regiment de Maisonneuve from April 1952 to January 1954, when he applied for his Canadian Forces Decoration (MAJ C. CUDDIHY) after thirteen years and five and a half months service. He served until 1958. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113340129557,"sku":"C3699","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_2nd_lieutenant_55a7c232b3537.jpg?v=1692852873"},{"product_id":"a-second-war-british-thank-you-letter-to-canada-c3713","title":"A Second War British Thank You Letter To Canada","description":"A Second War British Thank You Letter to Canada - Royal coat-of-arms at the top and ERII cypher with thistle and rose motif at the bottom, ornately designed border connecting the two and inscribed within \"I WISH to mark, by this personal message, my gratitude for the help and kindness which you have shown to the children who crossed the sea from the United Kingdom many months ago. Since the early days of the War, you have opened your doors to strangers and offered to share your home with them. In the kindness of your heart, you have accepted them as members of your own family, and I know that to this unselfish task you and all your household have made many great sacrifices. By your generous sympathy you have earned the true and lasting gratitude of those to whom you have given this hospitality, and by your understanding you have shown how strong is the bond uniting all those who cherish the same ideals. For all this goodwill towards the children of Great Britain, I send you my warmest and most grateful thanks,\" with the printed signature of \"Elizabeth R\" in the lower right, printed in four colours on an off-white paper stock, in a wooden frame with glass cover, the frame measuring 222 mm x 365 mm, with a wire strung between two hooks on the reverse for wall hanging, exhibiting paper peeling and wear on the frame's reverse. Extremely fine.\n\n \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113346322709,"sku":"C3713","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_6284ed86-9396-43ee-ada5-ced6ed3fe0c6.jpg?v=1692852896"},{"product_id":"a-rare-first-world-war-political-cartoon-by-jb-fitzmaurice-c3750","title":"A Rare First World War Political Cartoon By J.b. Fitzmaurice","description":"A Rare First World War Political Cartoon by J.B. Fitzmaurice - Black ink with red and yellow watercolours, illustrating an enlisted man in a trench coat at the left, pointing with his left hand to his bandaged jaw, an officer standing at the right, arms at his hips, an expression bubble above inscribed \"MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MANY OF 'EM\", artist signed \"Fitzmaurice 017\" to the right of the officer's shoes, on a thick card stock, 340 mm x 470 mm, previously frame mounted as evidenced by the non-light exposed edges, lightly soiled, better than very fine. Perfect for framing. \n \nFootnote: J.B. Fitzmaurice, was an early Canadian Cartoonist that worked for both the Montréal Herald and the Vancouver Daily Province. \n \n \n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113356710165,"sku":"C3750","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_63bc3b2d-e18e-45d1-9fe4-019fc9dce42a.jpg?v=1692852911"},{"product_id":"a-rare-fenian-raid-globe-extra-posting-of-june-3-1866-c3753","title":"A Rare Fenian Raid Globe Extra Posting Of June 3, 1866","description":"A Rare Fenian Raid Globe Extra Posting of June 3, 1866; Masthead inscribed \"GLOBE EXTRA.\", dated \"Sunday Morning, June 3.\" (1866), with three sub-headed Edition Sections (\"2nd EDITION, Further Particulars of the Escape, All the Canadian Prisoners Set Free, Numerous Fenian Prisoners in Our Hands, From Our Own Reporter\", stating that the Fenians had evacuated Fort Erie at 2:00 am on June 3rd, describing the aftermath of the evacuation, the freeing of Canadian prisoners at Lewis House in Fort Erie, and the capturing of numerous Fenian raiders, some of whom were injured and naming them; \"3rd EDITION, First Despatch, From Belleville and Prescott!\", stating that the 15th and 16th Battalions had been activated and \"Second Despatch, List of Wounded in Hospital at St. Catharines\", with the names of twenty men wounded in Hospital and at the Town Hall in St. Catharines, \"Later from Buffalo!, From Our Own Correspondent\", stating that the Fenians who had escaped from Fort Erie on June 3rd had been captured midway in the channel; \"5th EDITION, Further from Montreal!, Troops Leaving for the Front, From Our Own Correspondent\" stating that the 30th Regiment had left for the front and \"All Quiet at Sarnia!, By Special Telegram from Our Own Correspondent\" stating that things were quiet in their area, that they had acknowledged the news that the Fenians had fled across the Niagara River and that there was no appearance of a Fenian squadron that had sailed from Chicago for an attack on Sarnia). Printed in black ink on a thin newsprint stock, 225 mm x 513 mm, white tape along the top edge from previous frame mounting, light creasing and soiling with the type remaining extremely legible. Fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113357725973,"sku":"C3753","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_22f20277-2115-4db8-b7cb-94654003080a.jpg?v=1692852915"},{"product_id":"a-superb-group-of-ten-miniature-awards-by-rothe-eu9483","title":"A Superb Group Of Ten Miniature Awards By Rothe","description":"\u003cp\u003eMounted on 14Kt. Gold chain, hallmarked, comprising: Merit Cross with Crown, in Gold and enamels, 17x24mm; Prussia, Order of the Crown Fourth Class, silver gilt and enamels, 18x18mm; Saxony, Order of Albert, Type I, Knight, in silver and enamels; Spain, Order of Isabel the Catholic, in Gold and enamels; Sweden, Order of Vasa, Knight in Silver, silver and enamels (silver grade only awarded to foreigners, scarce); Romania, Order of the Star of Romania, Type I, silver gilt and enamels, 16x23mm; Romania, Order of the Crown, Type I, in silver and enamels; Bulgaria, Order of St. Alexander, Fifth Class, silver and enamels; Bavaria, Order of St. Michael, Cross Fourth Class, in silver; Mecklenburg Schwerin, Order of Wendish Crown, Fourth Class, in silver gilt and enamels, 15x24mm. All contained within fitted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medalbook.com\/makers\/c--f--rothe--neffe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eRothe\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ecase of issue, rare combination of awards, circa 1880-1900, finest quality manufacture and extremely fine\/near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113771421973,"sku":"EU9483","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_06_baad8175-a73a-42f7-9b61-60b342fb4dc3.jpg?v=1692853391"},{"product_id":"a-commission-document-for-pilot-officer-kumsky-kumchy-dfc-rcaf-c4010","title":"A Commission Document For Pilot Officer Kumsky (Kumchy) Dfc Rcaf","description":" Embossed with the Royal coat-of-arms with The Earl of \"Athlone\" (Governor General of Canada) overprint in black at the upper left, hand-numbered in black ink \"J35919\" at the upper right, inscribed: \"George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India, Vc. - to Our Trusty and well beloved Fred Joseph Kumsky, Greetings. We, reposing special Trust and Confidence in you Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct, do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you to be an Officer in Our Royal Canadian Air Force of Our Dominion of Canada from the Seventeenth day of September 1943. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge your Duty as such in the Rank of Pilot Officer or in such other Rank as We may from time to time hereafter be pleased to promote or appoint you to, of which a notification will be made in the Canada Gazette, or in such other manner as may for the time being be prescribed by Us in Council, and you are in such manner and on such occasions as may be prescribed by Us to exercise and well discipline, both the inferior Officers, and other ranks serving under you and use your best endeavours to keep them in good Order and Discipline. And We do hereby Command them to Obey you as their superior Officer, and you to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as from time to time you shall receive from Us, or any your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the Trust hereby reposed in you. In Witness Whereof Our Governor General of Our Dominion of Canada hath hereunto set his hand and Seal at Our Government House in the City of Ottawa this First day of December in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Three and in the Seventh Year of Our Reign. By Command of His Excellency The Governor General\", signed by \"James A. Sharpe G\/C. Air Secretary for Minister of National Defence for Air\", with the handwritten inscription in black ink \"Pilot Officer Fred Joseph Kumsky \/ Royal Canadian Air Force \/ Special Reserve\" at the lower left, printed in black with the handwritten entries in black ink, on a white linen stock, 354 mm x 430 mm, lightly soiled on the obverse, undulated, tape residue from previous frame mounting evident on the reverse, better than very fine.\n\nFootnote: Fred Joseph Kumsky was born in 1923 in Lambton, Ontario. He was residing in Sarnia, Ontario and employed as a Lab Assistant, when he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on August 28, 1942, in London, Ontario. He did his initial training at No. 5 Initial Training School in Belleville, Ontario, graduating on May 3, 1943, followed by training at No. 5 Air Observer School in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduating on September 17, 1943. Kumsky received his commission as a Pilot Officer on September 17, 1943. DHist file 181 009 D 1941 RG 24 Vol 20612 has a recommendation by Wing Commander H.M. Smith dated January 14, 1945, when Kumsky had flown 30 sorties 156 hours 55 minutes from August 15, 1944 to January 7, 1945: \"This officer, a navigator, has completed thirty operational trips against the enemy and has successfully navigated his aircraft to such distant targets as Nuremburg, Munich, Hagen and Duisburg (twice). A superior navigator and an outstanding crew member, Flying Officer Kumsky through his skill and courage has made a notable contribution to an outstanding crew. In recognition of Flying Officer Kumsky's devotion to duty and sterling qualities, I strongly recommend that he be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.\" J35919 Pilot Officer Fred Joseph Kumsky, No. 431 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the announcement for the award appearing in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 37094 of Tuesday, May 22, 1945, on Friday, May 25, 1945, page 2669 and in AFRO 1291\/45 of August 10, 1945. No citation exists other than \"completed...numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude courage and devotion to duty\". There is correspondence dated September 27, 1949, suggesting that at that date, his name was either changed or corrected to Kumchy.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117632934165,"sku":"C4010","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/p_807.jpg?v=1692857575"},{"product_id":"a-german-postcard-from-a-dieppe-raid-captive-private-reid-royal-regiment-of-canada-c4014","title":"A German Postcard From A Dieppe Raid Captive Private Reid; Royal Regiment Of Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eObverse is postmarked February 15, 1943 with a \"Stalag VIII B Geprüft Nr. 25\" censor's stamp, addressed in pencil to his father, \"T.B. Reid \/ 55 Stephenson Ave \/ Toronto Ont. \/ Canada\", with the son's name \"T.B. Reid\" and his prisoner number \"26502\" at the lower left, reverse is dated January 24, 1943, with the personalized message in pencil stating \"Dear Pop how the devil is everybody feeling these fine days? I hope everybody is well. I am leaving the hospital Monday in the best of health. I have not had any mail from Canada up to now. Did everybody have their arms broken or is their sickness at home. Lots of love from your Son. Tom\". Extremely fine. Accompanied by a 215 mm x 267 mm screen-printed on cloth colour photograph of Reid in his Legion jacket with \"X POW\" visible on his personalized Ontario licence plate, inscribed in black ink \"Tom Reid B68053 R.R. of Can. to my friend Jerry \/ X. POW #26502. Captured at Dieppe, France Aug. 1942\", along with a photocopied newspaper article entitled \"UNTOUCHED AT DIEPPE \/ PTE. T. REID PRISONER \/ Letter First Word Since Reported Missing\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Private Thomas Reid, Royal Regiment of Canada, enlisted at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, Ontario. He survived the Dieppe Raid, however, he was taken captive by German troops and imprisoned at a German prison camp, Stalag VIII. The newspaper article states: \" \"Don't worry - everything is fine. I came through the Dieppe raid without a scratch. Write lots of letters and postcards and get the whole family to. Get in touch with the Red Cross and see what things I will need here. So wrote Pte. Thomas Reid, 21, from a prison camp in Germany to his wife, Mrs. Florence Reid, Stephenson Ave. The letter was the first word the family had of Pte. Reid from the time he was first reported missing after the raid on Dieppe, his sister Lillian Reid, said. His Father, Thomas Reid, Stephenson Ave., has in a wheelchair since he was wounded overseas in the last war. Pte. Reid's brother, Henry Reid, is with the Royal Canadian Navy.\" Private Reid was liberated from the camp after the war and returned to Canada.(C:28)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117716623637,"sku":"C4014","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/q_127.jpg?v=1692857819"},{"product_id":"a-commission-document-for-po-mckay-rcaf-kia-over-markendorf-germany-by-night-fighers-c4032","title":"A Commission Document For P\/O Mckay Rcaf; Kia Over Markendorf, Germany By Night Fighers","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbossed with the Royal coat-of-arms with The Earl of \"Athlone\" (Governor General of Canada) overprint in black at the upper left, hand-numbered in black ink \"J86595\" at the upper right, inscribed: \"George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India, Vc. - to Our Trusty and well beloved Robert James McKay, Greetings. We, reposing special Trust and Confidence in you Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct, do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you to be an Officer in Our Royal Canadian Air Force of Our Dominion of Canada from the Eighteenth day of February 1944. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge your Duty as such in the Rank of Pilot Officer or in such other Rank as We may from time to time hereafter be pleased to promote or appoint you to, of which a notification will be made in the Canada Gazette, or in such other manner as may for the time being be prescribed by Us in Council, and you are in such manner and on such occasions as may be prescribed by Us to exercise and well discipline in Arms, both the inferior Officers, and other ranks serving under you and use your best endeavours to keep them in good Order and Discipline. And We do hereby Command them to Obey you as their superior Officer, and you to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as from time to time you shall receive from Us, or any your superior Officer, in pursuance of the Trust hereby reposed in you. In Witness Whereof Our Governor General of Our Dominion of Canada hath hereunto set his hand and Seal at Our Government House in the City of Ottawa this First day of November in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Four and in the Eighth Year of Our Reign. By Command of His Excellency The Governor General\", signed by \"T.C. Thompson G\/C\". Air Secretary for Minister of National Defence for Air, with the handwritten inscription in black ink \"Pilot Officer Robert James McKay \/ Royal Canadian Air Force \/ Reserve - Special Section\" at the lower left, on a white linen stock, 356 mm x 427 mm, lightly soiled on the obverse, black streaking on the reverse, better than very fine. \nFootnote: Robert James McKay was born on August 29, 1920 in Hamilton, Ontario. He signed his RCAF Attestation Paper on June 13, 1940 at the No. 1 Manning Depot in Toronto, Ontario and stated that he was single and his occupation as Junior Clerk. He scored well on his tests with the RCAF and saw training at multiple locations in Canada, before leaving for overseas service on March 8, 1943. He disembarked in England on March 17. On the night of February 19\/20, 1944, his Halifax Mark III H.X.-230 aircraft took off from England, to carry out bombing operations in Germany. McKay was declared missing and presumed dead from 443 Squadron when the aircraft did not return to base. The aircraft crashed two kilometres northwest of Markendorf, Germany after being shot down by night fighters. One member of the crew had previously bailed out and fell to his death. The Luftwaffe recovered the remains of six of the crew that perished in the crash and brought them to Markendorf, where they were buried in a collective grave. The six crew members were re-interred in 1948 in the Berlin Heerstrasse British Military Cemetery. McKay had made seven operational trips, totalling 47.3 hours, with his mother receiving the Memorial Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117774393621,"sku":"C4032","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_01_28.jpg?v=1692857934"},{"product_id":"a-1934-first-canadian-contingent-re-union-programme-notable-signatures-c4334","title":"A 1934 First Canadian Contingent Re-Union Programme; Notable Signatures","description":"Front cover entitled \"OVERSEAS 1914 \/ FIRST CANADIAN CONTINGENT RE-UNION \/ April 20th, 21st and 22nd 1934 \/ UNDER THE AUSPICES of the ORIGINALS' CLUB INC. (OVERSEAS 1914) \/ TORONTO THE CENTENNIAL CITY, 1934 \/ PRINCE GEORGE HOTEL \/ KING and YORK STS.\", containing two articles: \"The First Contingent\", with subheadings (Valcartier, The Convoy, England, Armentieres, Our Own Front Line, The Salient) and \"Originals' Club Inc. (Overseas 1914) \"Greetings Comrades All\" \", along with twenty advertisements, photo of Committee Chairman, Captain F.J. Walters, MM and listing of the other Committee members on page 9, Menu and Toasts in the centre spread, three panel vellum insert glued in place on the inside back cover, entitled \"Convoy and part of Escort FIRST CANADIAN CONTINGENT OCTOBER 1914\" and illustrating a graphic of the thirty-six ships that departed the Gaspe Bay on October 3, 1914 for Plymouth, England, each ship identified in its position in the flotilla, with the individual battalions aboard each ship identified below, three signatures in pencil including that of Major-General Garnet B. Hughes, CB, DSO (1880-1937, the son of Sir Samuel Hughes KCB, MInister of Militia and Defence during the First World War), Lieutenant-General Sir Richard E.W. Turner, VC, KCB, KCMG, DSO (1871-1961) and Honourable George S. Henry (1871-1958, Tenth Premier of the Province of Ontario from December 16, 1930 to July 10, 1934), along with the signature of Venerable Archdeacon (Colonel) F.G. Scott, CMG, DSO (1861-1944) in black ink on the back cover, cover printed in red and black inks on a beige light card paper stock, with twenty pages printed in black ink on a white semi-gloss paper stock, 142 mm x 218 mm, dual-staple bound, light soiling, near extremely fine. (C:14)\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118216433941,"sku":"C4334","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/b_9247.jpg?v=1692861903"},{"product_id":"a-scarce-first-war-hall-of-remembrance-commemorative-card-c4551","title":"A Scarce First War Hall Of Remembrance Commemorative Card","description":"Printed in a sepia-tone on a pressed off-white matte, vellum panel pasted in place on the reverse, the vellum inscribed in black ink inside a ruled frame \"The Hall of Remembrance \/ Ottawa, Canada \/ In keeping with the memorial character of Canada's Peace Tower and the Singing Bells, the space in the tower immediately above the entrance to the House of Commons was designated as a great national memorial chamber and was called \"The Hall of Remembrance.\" The Hall of Remembrance was dedicated in the presence of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. Herein is graven, not vauntingly, but with modest pride and reverence, the deathless record of Canada's martial achievements in the Great War. On a black marble base in the center of the floor stands the Altar of Remembrance into which is set a casket containing the Book of Remembrance in which are recorded the names of the Canadians who gave their lives in the Great War. The stones for the floor were brought from the battlefields of France and Belgium; the border of Belgian marble was the gift of the Belgian government; the white stone was the gift of the French government. The block from which the altar was carved was presented by the British government. The Bible which rests of the Altar of Sacrifice was the gift of his Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, at the dedication ceremonies. Here, in the Sacred Shrine or Sanctuary, representations in relief and other ornaments tell the story of Canadian valor. Ten of thousands of people visit this glorious shrine annually and carry away with them thoughts pregnant with the memories of heroism of Canadian men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for God, King and Country.\", 190 mm x 257 mm, the vellum exhibiting tears on the edges and creasing, near extremely fine. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120040431893,"sku":"C4551","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/g_848.jpg?v=1692867348"},{"product_id":"a-printed-portrait-of-marie-freeman-thomas-marchioness-of-willingdon-1929-c4552","title":"A Printed Portrait Of Marie Freeman-Thomas; Marchioness Of Willingdon 1929","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ePrinted in a sepia-tone on a pressed off-white matte, illustrating the painted portrait of Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon, inclusive of its frame, with the artist's signature and dated \"1929\" at the lower left, her printed signature below the portrait, 260 mm x 365 mm, lightly crinkled at the bottom left corner, extremely fine. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon, GBE DStJ CI (March 24, 1875 - January 30, 1960) was born as Marie Adelaide Brassey, a daughter of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey. On July 20, 1892, she married Major Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon GCSI GCMG GCIE GBE PC (September 12, 1866 - August 12, 1941), a British Liberal politician and administrator who served as Governor General of Canada, the 13th since Canadian Confederation (1926-1931) and as Viceroy and Governor-General of India, the country's 22nd (1931-1936). The couple had two children, Lieutenant Gerard Frederick Freeman-Thomas (May 3, 1893 - September 14, 1914, who was killed in action at the age of 21 during the First World War), and Inigo Thomas, 2nd Marquess of Willingdon (July 25, 1899 - March 19, 1979).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120040562965,"sku":"C4552","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/g_851.jpg?v=1759244504"},{"product_id":"a-wartime-v-1-flying-bombs-public-information-leaflet-c4884","title":"A Wartime V-1 \"Flying Bombs\" Public Information Leaflet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis booklet is entitled \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003eFLYING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003eBOMBS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", describing and illustrating the discovery of the V-1, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003ebomb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003eflight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Royal Air Force's air defences and response, the destruction of London, distressed residents and the subsequent rescue efforts. The front cover is inscribed \"THIS LEAFLET IS PRODUCED BY THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION SERVICES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM GOVERNMENT (AGENCY IN CANADA): THE UNITED KINGDOM INFORMATION OFFICE, 139 1\/2 SPARKS STREET, OTTAWA), AND DISTRIBUTED IN CANADA ON THEIR BEHALF BY EMPIRE INFORMATION, 330 BAY STREET, TORONTO, CANADA.\" The heading \"Vergeltungswaffe-1\" appears on page 3, followed by eleven subheadings throughout the text of the booklet (I. DISCOVERY AT PEENEMUNDE, II. OFFENSIVE AGAINST THE LAUNCHING SITES, III. LONDON'S DEFENSE TAKES SHAPE, IV. THE SECOND BATTLE OF LONDON BEGINS, V. EXPERIENCE PUT TO USE, VI. THE SCORE, VII. THOSE WHO WERE TARGETS, VIII. STRANGE BEHAVIOR, IX. REBUILDING, X. BUT STILL THEY COME, XI. HOW IT WORKS). It is composed of 24 pages printed in black ink, containing 22 photographs throughout, with a cut-away diagram of the V-1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003ebomb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with being marked \"Printed in U.S.A.\" and coded \"FB-50-12-44\" on page 24, dual-staple bound, 176 mm x 228 mm, with a small piece missing on the corner on the back cover, edge wear, better than very fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFootnote: The German V-1 missile or V-1 \u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003eflying\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003ebomb\u003c\/span\u003e (Vergeltungswaffe-1 = Vengeance Weapon 1\"), also known to the Allies as the buzz \u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003ebomb\u003c\/span\u003e, or doodlebug, and in Germany as Kirschkern (cherrystone) or Maikäfer (maybug) was an early cruise missile and the first production aircraft to use a pulsejet for power. The V-1 was developed at Peenemünde Army Research Center by the Nazi German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. During initial development it was known by the codename \"Cherry Stone\". It was the first of the so-called \"Vengeance weapons\" (V-weapons or Vergeltungswaffen) series designed for terror \u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003ebombing\u003c\/span\u003e of London. Due to its limited range, the thousands of V-1 missiles launched into England were fired from launch facilities along the French (Pas-de-Calais) and Dutch coasts. The first V-1 was launched at London on June 13, 1944, one week after (and prompted by) the successful Allied landings in Europe. At its peak, more than one hundred V-1s a day were fired at south-east England, 9,521 in total, decreasing in number as sites were overrun until October 1944, when the last V-1 site in range of Britain was overrun by Allied forces. After this, the V-1s were directed at the port of Antwerp and other targets in Belgium, with 2,448 V-1s being launched. The attacks stopped only a month before the war in Europe ended, when the last launch site in the Low Countries was overrun on March 29, 1945. The British operated an arrangement of air defences, including anti-aircraft guns and fighter aircraft, to intercept the \u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003ebombs\u003c\/span\u003e before they reached their targets as part of Operation Crossbow, while the launch sites and underground V-1 storage depots were targets of strategic \u003cspan class=\"m_5670652181962728527gmail-il\"\u003ebombing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46121523511573,"sku":"C4884","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m_441_1.jpg?v=1692872746"},{"product_id":"canada-a-twice-enlisted-soldiers-discharge-certificate-and-war-service-badge-certificates-c5084","title":"Canada. A Twice Enlisted Soldier's Discharge Certificate And War Service Badge Certificates","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCanada; Discharge Certificate (dated October 5, 1918 at Toronto, issued to 757913 Private George Herbert \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e of the 120th Infantry Battalion, discharged as \"Having been found Medically Unfit for Service\", printed in black ink on a moisture-resistant paper stock, with signatures of Private G.H. \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e and Lieutenant L.R. Robson in handwritten blue ink, 198 mm (w) x 234 mm (h), with fold marks and edge wear); two War Service Badge Certificates (both are dated December 4, 1918 at Ottawa, issued to 757913 Private G.H. \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e of the 120th Infantry Battalion, one marked Class \"A\" and numbered 55109 for Service in France, the other marked Class \"B\" and numbered C36529 for Service in England, both are printed in black ink on a moisture-resistant paper stock, with personalized inscriptions in handwritten black ink, 83 mm (h) x 127 mm (h) each, with fold marks); Postcard (black and white, gloss finish, illustrating nineteen soldiers, eight of which are seated in the front row, with nine standing in the back row, postcard style backer, 140 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), soiled on the reverse); and a Souvenir of France Handkerchief (in pink silk with a lace border trim on all four sides, \"SOUVENIR DE FRANCE\" in red embroidery, framed by flowers with light green and dark green embroidery positioned in one corner, 240 mm (w) x 250 mm (h) inclusive of its lace trim, lightly soiled). Fine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFootnote: George Herbert \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was born on February 11, 1896 in Montreal (Lachine), Quebec, the son of John \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e and Ellen \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e. He had two brothers and two sisters and is documented as having had \"Pneumonia\" at the age of 14 in 1910. \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was a resident of Hamilton, Ontario when he signed his first Attestation Paper as a Private (174440) with the 86th Infantry Battalion \"86th Machine Gun Battalion\", on November 13, 1915 in Hamilton, at the age of 19, naming his next-of-kin as his father, John \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e of Hamilton, stating the he had no previous military service, that he was not married, that his religion was Methodist and that his trade was that of Labourer. Three weeks after signing his Attestation Paper, Private \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was discharged from the 86th Infantry Battalion, on December 4, 1915 in Hamilton, as being \"Undesirable\", with no explanation offered as to why on his discharge form. It was however noted that there was \"Nothing against this man in (the) records, character good\". Three months after his discharge from the 86th Infantry Battalion, he was still a resident of Hamilton, when he signed his second Attestation Paper as a Private (757913), this time with 120th Infantry Battalion \"13th Royal Regiment\/Hamilton Battalion\", on March 6, 1916 in Hamilton, at the age of 20, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Ethel Irene \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e of Hamilton, that he had six weeks' previous service with the 86th Infantry Battalion, that he was Married, that his religion was Church of England and that his trade was that of Wiredrawer (Wire Worker). He had married Ethel Irene \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e in 1915 and as of July 1916, the couple had one girl, Dorothy Marie \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e, age five months. While still in Hamilton, he suffered his first attack of Gonorrhoea on May 9, 1916 and was treated until the 25th. The 120th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 14, 1916 from Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S.S. Empress of Britain, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.G. Fearman with a strength of 32 officers and 838 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on the 23rd. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 2nd Reserve Battalion. Private \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital at Bramshott on September 15, 1916, with a case of \"Parotiditis\" (an inflammation of the parotid salivary gland: it can be acute, chronic, or chronic with acute exacerbations). After twelve days treatment, he was discharged from hospital on the 27th. Private \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was transferred to the 19th Infantry Battalion for service in the French theatre, on December 5, 1916, arriving at the Canadian Base Depot in France on the 6th. He left for his new unit on the 7th and joined them on the 9th. Eight months after arriving in France, at \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944627\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003e12 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on August 6, 1917, Private \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was with a ration party east of Lens, when the party was blown up by a shell, killing three and wounding four of the party. He was taken to a clearing station with a case of \"Shell Shock\", then transferred and admitted to No. 4 Stationary Hospital at Arques on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944628\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eApril 10th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It was here that the attending physician recorded \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e's condition: \"He complained of being nervous and shaky. He had no control over his emotions; wept while recounting the incident that brought him here and was shaky and nervous\". After six and a half weeks in hospital, he was discharged on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944629\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eMay 26th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, returning to duty on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944630\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eJune 1st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A little over \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944631\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eten weeks later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, he found himself hospitalized again, as he was admitted to No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station on August 8, 1917. He was initially diagnosed \"N.Y.D.\" (Not Yet Determined) but that soon changed to the after effects of shell shock. He was transferred to No. 4 Stationary Hospital at Arques on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944632\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eAugust 9th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where he was officially diagnosed with \"Neurasthenia\" (mechanical weakness of the actual nerves). His stay at Arques would entail two weeks before being discharged to Base Details at Etaples on the 24th.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHe was posted to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944633\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eAugust 27th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and designated Class \"P.B\" with a \"Contusion\". Now in England and three weeks after his discharge from hospital at Arques, Private \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital at Etchinghill, Lyminge, Kent on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944634\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eSeptember 15th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for another twelve days treatment, before being discharged on the 27th. He was posted to the 1st Divisional Employment Company on October 1, 1917. He reported \"sick\" at a Rest Station while on leave in England and was admitted to hospital, again at Etchinghill, and posted to the General Depot at Shorncliffe on January 22, 1918. He had suffered his second attack of Gonorrhoea and spent another month in hospital, before being discharged on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944635\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eFebruary 22nd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, then taken on strength at the General Depot at Shorncliffe that day. His \"Neurasthenia\" continued to be a serious issue, as he was admitted to No. 11 Canadian General Hospital at Moore Barracks Hospital, Shorncliffe on March 20, 1918. It was here that the attending physician noted that \"On admission, (he was) crying, shedding tears, memory poor. Complaining of severe headaches. He is still emotional.\" He was examined by Captain Barrow of the Canadian Army Medical Corps at the Canadian General Depot on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944636\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eMarch 29th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Captain noting that \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e had \"Insomnia\" and that his \"Sleep (was) disturbed by frightful dreams\". He was admitted to No. 5 Canadian General Hospital at Liverpool on May 28, 1918 and after four weeks, was invalided to Canada on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944637\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eJune 26th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, sailing aboard the S.S. Araguaya and arriving in Halifax on \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1058944638\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eJuly 7th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Upon arrival in Toronto, he was posted to the Hospital Section at Military District No. 2 to treat his \"Neurasthenia\". Private \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e was re-examined at the Central Military Convalescent Hospital in Toronto on September 25, 1918. His condition had improved dramatically, the physician noting that \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e had \"No complaints at all. Not easily startled. No headaches. Appetite good. Sleeping well, no dreams. Not short of breath. No palpitation of heart. Memory good. Does not tire out easily. Has slight dizzy attacks, occasionally directly after smoking a lot\". The doctor went on to state that \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e had \"No incapacity for civil life\" but that he had \"Incapacity for Active Military Service due to medical (emotional) unfitness\". 757913 Private George Herbert \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e, 120th Infantry Battalion was discharged as \"Having been found Medically Unfit for Service\", at Military District No. 2 in Toronto, on October 15, 1918, his conduct noted as \"Very Good\", and credited with having served in Canada, England and France. He was issued two War Service Badges as a member of the 120th Infantry Battalion, both of which were dated December 4, 1918 at Ottawa: one designated Class \"A\" and numbered 55109 for Service in France, the other designated Class \"B\" and numbered C36529 for Service in England. \u003cspan class=\"m_8012730305992011669gmail-il\"\u003eAnderson\u003c\/span\u003e died on February 13, 1960, at the age of 64.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46123737907477,"sku":"C5084","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-1140.jpg?v=1692876031"},{"product_id":"canada-a-photo-album-of-archie-nathaniel-jenks-royal-flying-corps-ace-observer-c5695","title":"Canada. A Photo Album Of \"Archie\" Nathaniel Jenks, Royal Flying Corps \"Ace\" Observer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis photo album documents Jenks' experiences in Canada, England, France and Belgium, many of which feature Jenks himself. It is entitled \"DAYS AT WAR\" on the inside front cover and begins with leaving from the Canadian Pacific Railway docks in Montreal aboard the S.S. Megantic, with people seeing them off. In shows the early days with No. 3 McGill Hospital in England in 1915, with barracks life, involving soldiers and officers, including lining up for food, along with various attractions in Kent and Shorncliffe. There are also pictures taken during visits to Canterbury and London. Once overseas with No. 3 McGill Hospital at Camiers in 1915, the photos show hospital beds, operating rooms, wards, morgues, sisters \"double\" tents, medical implements, patients, nursing sisters (one of which is identified as \"The Queen of Sheba\"), with \"sisters in the crimson poppy fields at northern France\", along with ambulances, a sterilizer, an incinerator, emporiums, convalescent camps, many signs (including No. 3 Canadian General Hospital; McGill YMCA Field Barracks), cemeteries (including an Indian Cemetery at Boulogne, with one of the grave markers inscribed \"Cooly Bearer GANGA DIN\"; at Etaples with a notation - \"There is some corner in a foreign field that is forever England\"). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a pasted in typewritten copy of \"In Flanders Fields\" by John McCrae. Also highlighted are scenery, fields and farms, ocean side scenes, along with the cityscapes of Boulogne and Camiers, taken during various seasons. There are photos taken in the field, involving trenches, dugouts (one of which has a signaller at his post), barbed wire, the soldiers in winter gear, one of the taglines noting \"From Ypres to the Somme with the 13th Canadian Battalion, Royal Highlanders of Canada, Watten, near St. Omer, August 1916\". Upon returning to England, he was posted to the 17th Canadian Reserve Battalion at East Sandling, Kent, the photos showing gallows for bayonet training and practice trenches in the hills of Kent. His officer training at the Military School at Crowborough, Sussex features the parade grounds, physical training and drilling. Upon joining the Royal Flying Corps, he documented his time at No. 2 School of Aerial Gunnery at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland in March and April of 1917, along with visits to the town of Falmouth, in addition to taking photos at the School of Military Aeronautics in Reading, England, which included a Vickers \"Gun Boat\", target \"sausage\", planes and their formations. Jenks joined No. 20 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps in France, the photos showing flying gear, sheds, two soldiers sharing notes \"before going on a job\", other comrades, aerodromes, a sign inscribed \"Pilots and Observers Empty Your Pockets\" beside a guard house, along with in-flight combat with German aircraft and a captured Albatros aircraft with Allied markings, used for instructional purposes in July 1917, in addition to local farms and fields. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a note signed by Scotsman 9553 Private George Wilson of the 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, the first recipient of the Victoria Cross during the war, for actions on September 14, 1914 during the First Battle of the Aisne, at the age of 28, his citation stating: \"For most conspicuous gallantry on the 14th of September near Verneuil, in attacking a hostile Machine Gun, accompanied by only one man. When the latter was killed, he went on alone, shot the Officer and six Men working the Gun, which he captured.\" Jenks had had Christmas dinner with him at Camiers in 1915 and Wilson signed the note. There is also a newspaper obituary for Wilson adjacent to the note, along with a picture with Wilson. The album contains 50 black pages, most with photos only on the one side, containing 334 black and white photographs, in various sizes, with headings and subtitles, with each of the photos having a caption below, in white China marker, some of the photos peeling away from the pages and exposing handwritten notes in ink on their reverses. It is more than likely that all the other photos that remain pasted in place have notes on their reverses as well. The last photo in the album measures 243 mm (w) x 195 (h) and shows a group of officers in seven rows sitting on the steps at No. Gunnery School, with the caption on the reverse inscribed \"Some Officers of the Royal Flying Corps, Turnberry, Scotland, March 1917\". The album has stiff cloth-covered fabric cover and is bound together with a brown shoelace and a black cord along the left edge, the album measuring 330 mm (w) x 252 mm (h) x 25 mm (d), with one soiling mark on the front cover and one photo having been lost to time. The photos have not faded over time and remain crisp and vibrant. Near extremely fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Archibald \"\u003cspan class=\"m_2533822571973756392gmail-il\"\u003eArchie\u003c\/span\u003e\" Nathaniel Jenks was born on October 14, 1889 in Coaticook, Stanstead County, Quebec, the son of Leslie Hall Jenks (1849-1910) and Nancy Wesson Jenks (nee Cushing, 1851-1921), his parents having married on October 30, 1879 in Coaticook. The Jenks family of Coaticook, can trace their origins as far back as the middle of the sixteenth century. Joseph Jenks Sr. was born in England in 1602, and immigrated to America, as an iron worker. He founded the first American iron works at Saugus, Massachusetts which made domestic utensils such as pots, kettles and skillets, as well as tools such as axes, saw blades and scythes. His son, Joseph Jr. continued in his father's footsteps, when in 1671, he commenced the building of a forge on the Blackstone River. Constructed near Pawtucket Falls this settlement was eventually to become the town of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a center for the manufacturing of farm tools and house wares, which were vital to the survival of the colony. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian branch of the Jenks family stemmed from Nathaniel M. Jenks who was born in 1818 in Burke, Vermont. He pursued his education at Lyndon Academy and continued at the Vermont Medical College of Woodstock, Vermont where he received his diploma as a medical doctor, before immigrating to Canada. \u003cspan class=\"m_2533822571973756392gmail-il\"\u003eArchie\u003c\/span\u003e Jenks was 18 years old when he was in attendance at the Grand Naval and Military Review held on the Plains of Abraham on Friday, July 24, 1908, attended by the Prince of Wales (later King George V) at Quebec City, Quebec celebrating the city's Tercentenary (1608-1908), acknowledged as Canada's First National Military Pageant. Three years later, he married Elizabeth McKim (1892-1980) in 1911 in Montreal, Quebec. Jenks was enrolled as a Dental Student, studying dentistry at McGill University in Montreal from 1912 to 1915, when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (373) with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, on February 18, 1915, in Montreal, Quebec, officially enlisting with No. 3 Canadian (McGill) General Hospital at the Orderly Room on March 8th, at the age of 25, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Nancy Wesson Jenks, stating that he was with an Active Militia, the 26th \"Stanstead\" Dragoons, that he was not married, that his religion was Baptist and that his trade was that of Dental Student at McGill University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe arrived in England aboard the S.S. Megantic on May 15, 1915 and soon embarked for service in the French theatre, arriving in France on June 19th. Three weeks previous to Jenks' departure for France, Major John McCrae, who had been Medical Officer with the 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, was ordered away from the artillery on June 1, 1915, to set up No. 3 Canadian General Hospital at Dannes-Camiers, near Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France. McCrae was famous for having treated wounded during the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915, from a hastily dug, eight foot by eight foot bunker dug in the back of the dyke along the Yser Canal about two miles north of Ypres. McCrae's friend and former militia pal, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, was killed in the battle, and his burial inspired the poem, \"In Flanders Fields\", which was written on May 3, 1915 and first published in the magazine Punch. Bombardier Cyril C.L. Allinson reported that McCrae \"most unmilitarily told [me] what he thought of being transferred to the medicals and being pulled away from his beloved guns. His last words to me were: 'Allinson, all the goddamn doctors in the world will not win this bloody war: what we need is more and more fighting men.'\" Over Christmas dinner at Camiers on 1915, Private Jenks met Scotsman 9553 Private George Wilson of the 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, the first recipient of the Victoria Cross during the war, for actions on September 14, 1914 during the First Battle of the Aisne, at the age of 28. Wilson signed a note for Jenks and it is included in the photo album. Jenks had had Christmas dinner with him at Camiers in 1915 and Wilson signing the note \"Pte G Wilson V.C. \/ 2nd Lt L.I. \/ Aisne France \/ 14 Sept 1914\", with Jenks adding \"1st V.C. of the War. Had Xmas dinner with us at Camiers, France.\" at the bottom of the note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate Jenks was attached to the 13th Infantry Battalion \"Royal Highlanders of Canada\" for one month's training on June 25, 1916 at Boulogne, with the actual tour lasting seventy-four days. He worked as a medical orderly and spent some time in the trenches. Jenks ceased to be attached to the 13th Infantry Battalion on September 7th and returned to base, then returned to England, where he was struck off strength on transfer to the Training Depot at Shorncliffe and taken on strength at Sandling on the 9th. In the latter part of the year, he was posted as a Cadet to the Military School at Crowborough, Sussex for an Officers Course on November 29, 1916, which would last ten weeks, until February 5, 1917. Two days before leaving the school, he was named a Temporary Lieutenant on February 3rd. One week later, he was transferred to the 20th Reserve Battalion at Shoreham on February 10th, in order to proceed overseas as a reinforcement officer. In the rank of Temporary Lieutenant, he was posted to the 17th Reserve Battalion on March 8th, then posted to 1st Quebec Regimental Depot on March 15th, as his request to join the Royal Flying Corps had come through. He did his aviation training at the School of Military Aeronautics in Reading, England and at No. 2 School of Aerial Gunnery at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland in March and April of 1917. Jenks returned to the French theatre, arriving in France for duty with the Royal Flying Corps on May 15, 1917. He was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps on May 16th and joined No. 20 Squadron on June 8th. He had received his training as a Navigator, after which he was promoted to Flying Officer (Observer) on June 15th. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieutenant Archibald Nathaniel Jenks, Canadian Infantry was appointed to the Royal Flying Corps on June 15, 1917, with seniority from May 16, 1917, the announcement appearing in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 30166 of Tuesday, July 3, 1917, on July 5, 1917, page 6678. Temporary Lieutenant Archibald Nathaniel Jenks was to be seconded, for duty with the Royal Flying Corps, effective May 16, 1917, the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 30293 of Tuesday, September 18, 1917, on Wednesday, September 19, 1917, page 9725. Lieutenant Jenks was with 20 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps serving as an Observer and credited with seven victories aboard FE2d aircraft, achieving the status of \"Ace\". He was aboard A6469 for his first victory, piloted by Captain Harold Satchell (who would be his pilot on five of the seven victories), on May 26, 1917 at 10:30, downing an Albatros D.III (DES = Destroyed) at Comines. His second victory would come aboard A6431, piloted by Satchell, on June 29th at 16:10, downing an Albatros D.V (OOC = Out of Control) at Becelaère. He was aboard A6431 for his third victory, piloted by Satchell, on July 2nd at 12:45, destroying an Albatros D.V (DESF = Destroyed\/Flames) at Comines-Houthem. His fourth victory came aboard A6516, piloted by Captain Frank Stevens, on July 6th at 18:30, downing an Albatros D.V (OOC) at Comines. Captain Harold Satchell would return as his pilot for victory number five, aboard A6512, on July 22nd at 19:00, defeating an Albatros D.V (OOC) at Menin-Wervicq. Aboard A3 with Satchell, on July 28th at 18:30, the pair brought down Albatros D.V (OOC) northeast of Tourcoing, for Jenks' sixth victory. Two months would elapse before Jenks would be credited for his seventh and final victory, aboard B1892, piloted by 2nd Lieutenant William Durrand, on September 21, 1917 at 11:00, downing an Albatros D.V (OOC) at Becelaère. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJenks was found to be temporarily unfit for active service in the latter part of 1917, following an injury he sustained when his airplane was shot down by German forces. He returned to Canada aboard the S.S. Grampian on December 1, 1917, assuming the position of Aviation Instructor while in Canada. The Royal Flying Corps merged with the Royal Naval Air Service, to form the Royal Air Force on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_2533822571973756392gmail-m_6825189577445414738m_5391132143569235096gmail-il\"\u003eApril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_2533822571973756392gmail-m_6825189577445414738m_5391132143569235096gmail-il\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_2533822571973756392gmail-m_6825189577445414738m_5391132143569235096gmail-il\"\u003e1918\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Jenks was named as a Temporary Lieutenant with the Administrative Branch of the Royal Air Force on December 13, 1918 and ceased to be seconded to the Royal Air Force on March 17, 1919. Lieutenant Archibald \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_2533822571973756392gmail-il\"\u003eArchie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" Nathaniel Jenks was discharged upon demobilization on April 1, 1919, credited with having served in Canada, England, France and Belgium with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, No. 3 Canadian General Hospital, the 17th Reserve Battalion, the 20th Reserve Battalion, the 1st Quebec Regimental Depot and the Royal Flying Corps (Royal Air Force). For his First World War service, he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. After the war, Jenks returned to McGill University, where he completed his Dentistry training, graduating with the degree of D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) in 1920, and would go on to have a dentistry practice in Montreal. He is also listed in the McGill University Honour Roll, on page 153. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had one child, Anson Nathaniel Jenks (born 1929), the boy passing away at the age of 2 on December 6, 1931. Unfortunately, after the tragic death of his only child, Jenks became despondent over the next six and a half years. He shot his wife, before taking his own life on July 29, 1938, his wife surviving the ordeal. Both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_2533822571973756392gmail-il\"\u003eArchie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jenks and Anson Jenks are documented as buried in the family plot in Mount Forest Cemetery in Coaticook. There is a reference on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/findagrave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/findagrave.com\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1554559417975000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGXSiqKYdkJtuoWjyB9mrDQMdVluw\"\u003efindagrave.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that both were laid to rest in Cimetière Mont-Royal in Outremont, Montreal Region, Quebec, however, the two might possibly have been re-interred in Coaticook. Jenks' Diary, with entries dated 1907 to 1911, along with various correspondence which includes details of his First World War military career, dated from 1912 to 1932, are housed at the Eastern Townships Resource Centre at Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126561689877,"sku":"C5695","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_3587.jpg?v=1692886113"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-fort-garry-horse-second-war-photo-album-c5863","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. A Fort Garry Horse Second War Photo Album","description":"Photo Album has ninety-five black and white photographs, the photos with either a matte or gloss finish. They feature soldiers of the 10th Canadian Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse) in the Western European theatre. The soldiers appear as singles, in pairs and in groups, at rest, on the beach, in the snow, in front of a tent in the woods, in the towns and cities, with local citizens. Two photos highlight two signs, one of which is in front a building, both inscribed \"52 FORT GARRY HORSE \/ 10 CDN ARMD REGT\", with the I Canadian Corps flag at the top right on each. Another sign on a barricade states \"CANADIAN FRONT LINE\", while still another photo has a soldier standing upon a German bunker marked with a sign \"LE CASTEL 6 JUIN 1944\" (castle\/fortification, June 6, 1944). Members of the unit are also seen visiting cemeteries, with grave markers in the form of white crosses, bearing the names of the late Summer 1944 casualties of their unit, 10 Canadian Armoured Regiment, including L\/C L.L. Paulson, Capt. H.J. Peacy, Lt. A.E. Rogers, Cpl. W.E. Shineton, Tpr. M. Skwarchuk, Tpr. P.F,. Unger, with other crosses bearing the names of other Canadian soldiers, two of which are marked Maj. T.G. Wren of 4 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery and Rsm. E.G. Rhodes of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada, among many others. The soldiers are also seen visiting the Vimy Memorial in France, with a wreath placed upon the steps in one photo. Other photos document sailors on a dock, various ships, a jeep, a Royal Canadian Air Force truck marked \"RCAF\" on the cab and carrying refugees. Many of the photos are taken in the Netherlands, with the soldiers featured, along with citizens walking, posing for photos, four of which are on a cart being pulled by two horses, two children being pushed in a toy tank, on a truck with two United Kingdom and an Australian flag hanging from its side. Although many shots are of intact houses, buildings, churches, windmills, along with rivers and canals, one of which has a barge, others accentuate the destructive nature of war, showing towns with bombed out buildings, scattered rubble and destroyed bridges. Most of the photos are pasted in place, while a few are secured in place with photo corners, each of the twelve pages in a thick black paper, with the photos placed on one side on two pages and in two sides on four pages, the pages enclosed in a wrap-around style black cover and bound together with a leather strap fed through two holes on the spine, the exterior of the cover pebbled, the inside covers in a gray marbled-look paper, with a pouch placed on the inside back cover with the \"BARTONS\" manufacturer's mark at the lower left, the album measuring 320 mm (w) x 250 mm (h) x 22 mm (d), extremely fine.                                    \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127490924821,"sku":"C5863","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_7224.jpg?v=1692888841"},{"product_id":"canada-dominion-a-commission-document-to-lieutenant-colin-holmes-stalker-veterans-guard-of-canada-1942-c5982","title":"Canada, Dominion. 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Minor creasing of the binding is evident, but the book is in an overall near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference Guide Shipping Policy: An additional shipping charge may be applicable following the time of purchase due to size, weight, and quantity. Please note that books cannot be shipped via Canada Post Flat Tracked method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128643637525,"sku":"C6241","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_00305.jpg?v=1692892334"},{"product_id":"canada-dominon-a-lot-of-pre-war-and-first-world-war-postcards-c6259rl2","title":"Canada, Dominon. A Lot Of Pre-War And First World War Postcards","description":"A lot of assorted postcards, dates ranging from 1900 to 1918, ranging from fine to very fine condition. 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An Indian Land Sale Grant Document, District Of Manitoulin, Ontario, 1918","description":"\u003cp\u003eInside panel with the embossed red paper seal of King George V at the upper left, signature of the Deputy Governor at the top, inscribed \"CANADA. \/ George the Fifth, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas KING, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. \/ To all to whom these Presents shall come -- GREETING : \/ Whereas the Lands hereinafter described as part and parcel of those set upon for the use of the Ojibwa and Ottawa Indians of Manitoulin Island AND WHEREAS WE have thought fit to authorize the sale and disposal of tha Lands hereinafter mentioned, in order that the proceeds may be applied to the benefit, support and advantage of the said Indians, in such a manner as We shall be pleased to direct from time to time : AND WHEREAS Richard Coe, of Big Lake, the District of Manitoulin, in the Province of Ontario, in Our Dominion of Canada, Farmer hath contracted and agreed to and with Our Superintendent General of Indian Affairs, duly authorized by Us in this behalf, for the absolute purchase at and for the price and sum of Twelve Dollars and Twenty-five Cents of lawful money of Canada, of the Lands and Tenements hereinafter mentioned and described, of which We are seized in right of Our Crown. \/ Now Know Ye that in consideration of the said sum of Twelve Dollars and Twenty-five Cents by him, the said Richard Coe, to Our said Superintendent General of Indian Affairs in hand well and truly paid to Our use at or before the sealing of these Our Letters Patent, We by these Presents, do grant, sell, alien, convey and assure unto the said Richard Coe, his heirs, and assigns forever ; all that Parcel or Tract of Land, situate, lying and being in the Township of Sandfield, in the District of Manitoulin, in the Province of Ontario \/ Containing by admeasurement Forty-nine Acres be the same more or less \/ Composed of Lot Number Five, in the Sixth Concession, in the aforesaid Township of Sandfield. \/ To have and to hold the said parcel of Tract of Land hereby granted, conveyed and assured unto the said Richard Coe, his heirs, and Assigns forever : SAVING, EXCEPTING AND RESERVING, NEVERTHELESS, unto Us, Out Heirs and Successors, the free use, passage and enjoyment of, in, over and upon all navigable waters that shall or may or hereafter found on or under, or be flowing through or upon any part of the said Parcel of Trust of Land hereby granted as aforesaid. \/ GIVEN under the Great Seal of Canada :-- Witness, JAMES FUIDGE CROWDY, Esquire, Member of Our Royal Victorian Order, Deputy of Our Right Trusty and Right Entirely-beloved Cousin and Counsellor, Victor Christian William, Duke of Devonshire, Marquess of Harrington, Earl of Devonshire, Earl of Burlington, Baron Cavendish of Hardwicke, Baron Cavendish of Keighley ; Knight of Our Most Noble Order of the Garter ; One of Our Most Honourable Privy Council ; Knight Grand Cross of Our Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George ; Knight Grand Cross of Our Royal Victorian Order ; Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Our Dominion of Canada. \/ At OTTAWA, this Nineteenth day of January, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and Eighteen, and in the Eighth year of Our Reign \/ Ref. No. 18\/29. \/ Sale No. 4360. \/ BY COMMAND,\", with the signature of the Under-Secretary of State and the signature of \"Duncan (Campbell) Scott\", Deputy of the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs, and initialled by the Registrar of Indian Lands Patents, inscribed \"Recorded in the Department of Indian Affairs the 22nd Jany 1918. \/ Liber 43 Folio 314\" and signed by the Registrar of Indian Lands Patents in the left hand margin. Outside panel inscribed \"INDIAN LAND SALE GRANT TO Richard Coe, Township of Sandfield, 49 Acres \/ Dated Jany 19th 1918.\" The document is printed in black ink, with the personalized and dated entries in handwritten black ink, on an off-white paper stock, measuring 260 mm (w) x 442 mm (h) when fully opened and 155 mm (w) x 280 mm (h) when folded, exhibiting light edge wear, separation along the seams and scattered soiling and watermarks overall, the image of the seal, along with the large handwritten \"Containing\" and \"Composed\" having offset on the right side from storage. Fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: \u003cspan\u003eCrown land patents are legal instruments issued when a territory in the Crown’s possession, such as a First Nations reserve, is divided and sold to a private individual or corporation. In Canada, First Nations reserves are considered to be federal Crown lands because they are owned by and are in trust to the Crown. The Library and Archives Canada holds a number of the Indian land sale patents issued since 1763, though most of these records are still held in provincial archives. Until 1845, the provincial secretaries for Upper and Lower Canada issued Indian land patents under the province’s Great Seal. Following the 1840 Act of Union between Upper and Lower Canada, the Office of the Registrar General was established for the united Province of Canada, assuming the responsibilities formerly held by the provincial secretaries. By the time of Confederation in 1867, the provinces had become responsible for most Crown land sales, with the exception of lands held in trust for First Nations reserves, which fell under the authority of the federal government. The newly created federal Office of the Registrar General became responsible for issuing Indian land patents across Canada. By 1886, this responsibility had been transferred to the Department of Indian Affairs, which retained the function until 1951. Since then, Indian land patents have been the responsibility of the Registrar General of Canada, though it should be noted that the last Indian land patent was issued in 1990.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Coe was born on October 2, 1875 in Altona County, Ontario, the son of Joseph Coe (1816 - June 25, 1892) and Harriet Ann Corby (March 15, 1847 - September 14, 1911). He was the seventh of eleven children born to the couple. He was 35 years old when he married the 16 year old Ada May Porteous (born April 5, 1895, Sandfield Township, Manitoulin Island, Ontario) on October 17, 1911 in Big Lake, Sandfield Township, Manitoulin Island, Ontario. The couple had four children: Joseph Alexander Coe (January 10, 1913 - June 6, 1979, age 66); Verna Rose Coe (May 19, 1915 - July 25, 2016, age 101); Elizabeth Pauline Coe (April 16, 1917 - unknown); and Marie Florence Coe (1920 - April 19, 1998, age 78). Richard Coe was issued this Indian Land Sale Grant for Lot 5, Concession 6, on January 19, 1918. It is on record that twenty-two years previous, his mother, Harriet Coe, applied for an extension of time to pay arrears on Lot 9, Concession 10, Sandfield Township, on March 14, 1896. Richard Coe died on May 21, 1960, at the age of 84 and is buried in Hilly Grove Cemetery, Assiginack Township, Manitoulin Island, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130546573589,"sku":"C6380.RL1","price":201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_1343_mnc3419_1.jpg?v=1739471675"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-an-officers-record-of-service-book-document-to-military-cross-bar-recipient-major-hart-c6515rl1","title":"Canada, Cef. 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Hart enlisted with the 31st Battalion in Youngstown on November 18, 1914 and was soon after transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corp due to his civil occupation as a surgeon and physician. He was promoted to Captain in July 1915, and Major by August 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe arrived transferred to the 25th Battalion on July 14, 1915. On September 16, 1916, while serving at Courcelette, he was wounded with a gunshot wound to the left leg and was admitted to the No. 2 Red Cross Hospital in Rouen. By November he had recovered and returned to active duty. In December he was attached to the ADMS, in Brighton and later the CAMC depot in Westbury for the course of roughly one month. Hart joined No. 5 Field Ambulance in March of 1917. It was with this unit that he was awarded the Military Cross in July 1917 for “conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the utmost gallantry and courage in attending wounded continuously under heavy shell fire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn January 11, 1918, while a part of the #5 field ambulance, CAMC, Hart received a Military Cross Bar. His citation reads as follows: During an action this officer was in charge of the field ambulance stretcher-bearers. His work under very heavy machine gun and shell fire was characterized by thoroughness and a clear and concise idea of the situation at all times which was due to his keeping in close touch with the rapidly advancing infantry. On this and other occasions he cleared all casualties with exceptional rapidity. His courage and tireless persistence were a source of inspiration to all under him.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn July 28, 1919, Major Hart sailed home aboard the SS Canada and was discharged upon arrival in Quebec on August 8.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131906150677,"sku":"C6515.RL1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_278_mnc7128_1.jpg?v=1692899034"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-canadian-army-medical-corps-framed-photograph-lieutenant-colonel-james-edgar-davey-c6520","title":"Canada, Cef. 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Extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: James Edgar Davey was born on May 15, 1873 in Jerseyville, Wentworth County, Ontario. Dr. Davey signed his Attestation Paper as a Major with the Canadian Army Medical Corps on February 23, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 41, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Jennie E. Davey of Hamilton, Ontario, stating that he had seven years' experience in training camps with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, that he was Married, that his religion was Wesleyan and that his trade was that of Physician. Major Davey departed Canada for overseas service on April 19, 1915 from Montreal, Quebec aboard the S.S. Northland, arriving in England shortly thereafter. Three weeks later, he left for service in the French theatre on May 8, 1915. It was here that he was assigned to No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station, proceeding to his new unit on August 18th and placed on command with them on the 24th, followed three days later by his promotion to Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel on August 27th. He was granted nine days' leave of absence to go to Paris, on May 19, 1916, rejoining his unit on May 27th. One year later, he was again granted a leave of absence, this time for fourteen days, from May 5 to May 18, 1917, but his records do not indicate his destination. Lieutenant-Colonel Davey was struck off strength of No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station and posted to the Cnaadian Army Medical Corps Depot at Shorncliffe, England, on November 16, 1917. He was subsequently assigned to Transport Duty to Canada on December 7, 1917 and retained in Canada for duty as of January 15, 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLieutenant-Colonel Davey was Mentioned in Despatches, the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 30448 of Tuesday, December 25, 1917, on Friday, December 28, 1917, page 13574. In addition, Lieutenant-Colonel Davey was awarded the Distinguished Service Order as a New Year Honour, the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 30450 of Friday, December 28, 1917, on Tuesday, January 1, 1918, page 28 (no citation) and in the Canada Gazette of Saturday, January 26, 1918, page 2490. Lieutenant-Colonel Davey, Canadian Army Medical Corps was posted to the CAMC Depot, where he was discharged upon demobilization, on March 15, 1919, credited with having served in Canada, England and France, with the CAMC No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station, the CAMC Depot, on Transport Duty to Canada and at the CAMC Training Depot No. 2 (Brant Military Hospital). Postwar, Dr. Davey returned to civilian life, where he became School Officer of Health for Hamilton, Ontario and formed a partnership between himself and Dr. James Roberts of Public Health in 1922. This saw the beginnings of the testing and immunization of school children against diphtheria, with Hamilton becoming the first city to immunize its children against the infection. Diphtheria, or the \"strangling angel of children\", was one of the great scourges of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: highly contagious and frequently fatal, with thousands dying, mostly children. Dr. Roberts had gone to New York City in 1921, to hear Dr. W.H. Park deliver a report on the immunization of children against it in that city. When he returned, he and Dr. Davey began a program unprecedented in Canada at the time, to test and immunize local children against the disease. A clinic for immunization was opened in July that year, which began administering a test to determine vulnerability. Those found at risk were given the vaccination to prevent infection. Thanks to the hard work of the assisting physicians and nurses, Dr. Roberts and Dr. Davey helped to eradicate diphtheria in the city. This made Hamilton the first city in North America to undertake a widespread immunization program against diphtheria. The testing program continued in schools, and in 1925 started to show significant results with the number of cases reduced by 54 per cent and the number of deaths decreasing by 54 per cent as well. In 1931, Hamilton had no diphtheria deaths for the first time since statistics were recorded. In 1934, Hamilton was diphtheria free. In 1944, when the Health League of Canada issued a survey, it was established that Hamilton had been free of diphtheria for eleven consecutive years, believed to be a world record for the time. Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School at 99 Ferguson Avenue in Hamilton is named after him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping Footnote: Please note that there will be an additional shipping charge during or post time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131915129109,"sku":"C6520","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_3183_mnc1632.jpg?v=1692899063"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-large-certificate-of-service-in-the-second-great-european-war-c6522rl1","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. 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Below the shield-shaped frame is a voided oval-shaped frame housing a black and white photo of Campbell, the photo measuring 125 mm (w) x 175 mm (h) and incorporating a message \"North Bay Depot - Clarence Campbell, December 1941\", the photo taped in place to the reverse of the certificate. Below the oval frame is the provincial coat-of-arms of Alberta, flanked by draped flags, a soldier standing in front of the flag on the left and an airman standing in front of the flag on the right, the lithograph with the artist's signature \"A.H. Hider\" (Arthur Henry Hider) at the lower right, with \"COPYRIGHT BY E. MACKINTOSH (PHOTOGRAPHER), TORONTO, CANADA\" below. It is printed in red, blue, yellow, black and gold-coloured inks, measuring 405 mm (w) x 557 mm (h), exhibiting fraying and tears on the edges on all four sides, with a few pieces missing, along with water damage along the bottom, the actual artwork on the certificate itself remains unaffected and is suitable for framing. Very fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132022083861,"sku":"C6522.RL1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/mnc3326_m20_0773_1.jpg?v=1761238561"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-commission-document-named-to-temporary-sub-lieutenant-peter-macrae-pangman-rcnvr-1944-m0428-84rl1","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. A Commission Document, Named To Temporary Sub-Lieutenant Peter Macrae Pangman, Rcnvr, 1944","description":"Canadian coat-of-arms at the centre top, embossed seal and stamped signature of Governor General, Major General The Earl of Athlone at the upper left, inscribed in running script: \"By the Governor General and Commander in Chief of the Dominion of Canada \/ To \"Mr. Peter MacRae Pangman\" hereby appointed as \"Temporary Sub-Lieutenant\" in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve \/ By virtue of all powers me hereunto enabling. I do hereby constitute and appoint you a :Sub-Lieutenant\" in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. Charging and Commanding you in that rank, or in any higher rank to which you may be promoted, to observe and execute the General Printed Instructions for the Government of His Majesty's Naval Service and all such Orders and Instructions as you shall from time to time receive from Naval Service Headquarters or from your Superior Officers for His Majesty's Service. And likewise Charging and Commanding all Officers and Men subordinate to you according to the said Regulations Instructions or Orders to behave themselves with all due Respect and Obedience to you their Superior Officer. \/ Given under my hand and Seal at Arms \/ this \"twenty-fourth\" day of \"August 1944\" \/ in the \"eighth\" year of His Majesty's Reign.\", inscribed at the lower right \"By Command \/ Deputy Minister of National Defence for Naval Services (with the ministers' signature) \/ With Seniority of \"8th April 1944\" \" and coded \"N.V. 22 \/ 2500-2-43 (8654) \/ H.Q. 815-11-22\", with the notation at the centre bottom \"(This document become obsolete upon demobilization of Officer named hereon.)\", printed in black ink, on a white paper stock, the personalized inscriptions in handwritten black ink (noted in quotation marks in the copy), measuring 390 mm (w) x 340 mm (h), lightly soiled. 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Lefroy\", three with a price of 6d (pence)\/15 cents; two with a price of 7d\/15 cents; one with a price of 8d\/20 cents. The front cover has a multi-colour masthead featuring \"CANADA - An Illustrated Weekly Journal\" flanked by a red maple leaf at the left, with an oval plaque affixed to the tree at the far left inscribed \"Commerce, Manufactures, Exports, Mining, Finance, Emigration, Agriculture, Society, Politics, Literature, Sport\", with two grain elevators and a circular inset featuring a beaver below, the plaque designating the range of content featured in the newspaper through the use of newsworthy articles and photographs, with emphasis on the war overseas and all the latest news from the European front, the articles accompanied by an assortment of sponsored advertisements, all six with an advertisement for the Grand Trunk Railway on the back cover. Each newspaper contains 32 pages printed in black ink, plus the cover in four-colour inks, on an off-white paper stock, dual staple-bound, measuring 225 mm (w) x 320 mm (h), exhibiting age soiling and wear, issue No. 627 with parts of the front cover and the following pages missing and\/or damaged, rust evident on the staples, ranging from poor to very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132244250901,"sku":"C6531","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/aiinc314.jpg?v=1692900165"},{"product_id":"canada-united-kingdom-a-signed-invitation-by-second-war-group-captains-sir-douglas-bader-cbe-dso-dfc-raf-and-stan-turner-dfc-rcaf-1980-c6538rl1","title":"Canada, United Kingdom. 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Upon consideration of the report of the Honourable the Attorney General, dated 8th December, 1916, His Honour the Lieutenant Governor by and with the advice of the Executive Council of Ontario, has been pleased to order, that it is hereby ordered, that one Sergeant Perrin, now confined in the County Gaol at Sarnia for an offence against The Ontario Temperance Act be released from custody and that the balance of his imprisonment be remitted on condition that before such release takes place an order of the Military authorities shall be made transferring the said Perrin from his position as a recruiting Officer at Sarnia elsewhere. Certified,\" and signed by the Clerk, Executive Council\"; the second letter is on the letterhead of the Ontario Department of the Provincial Secretary, The Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities, dated October 24, 1917 at Toronto, inscribed \"Sir, For your information I herewith enclose copy of a letter received from the Deputy Minister of Justice together with blank schedule to be filled in. The enclosures speak for themselves and I shall be glad to have the schedule filled in and returned here supplying the information up to and including Oct. 27th.., I Have the honour to be, Your obedient servant\", with the signature stamp of Inspector W.W. Dunlop and date stamped by the Sheriff's Office of Lambton County on October 26, 1917; and the third letter is attached to the second letter via a pin, dated October 17th, 1917 at Ottawa, inscribed \"Sir, I have the honour to inform you that the Minister of Justice considers, in view of the provisions of the Military Service Act 1917 and the proclamation which was published on the 13th instant that the convicts in the penitentiaries and provincial jails whose cases are not too serious to admit to any executive clemency and who are within the class called out should be required to report for military service, or to claim exemption within the period limited by the proclamation, and he has therefore directed the wardens of the penitentiaries to send immediately a schedule of the convicts in his penitentiary who are British subjects, and within the description of the class as to age and condition, specifying as to each the date and period of sentence, character of offence, whether he has received more sentences than one, and such further particulars and observations as may be useful in determining whether the particular convict is too dangerous or vicious to receive and clemency. When these reports come in it is intended to eliminate the latter cases, and have the remainder of these convicts examined. Those found physically qualified will then be required to report for military service, or apply for exemption. The Minister considers that the convicts in the Provincial Jails should be similarly dealt with and I am writing to inquiry whether you would give immediate direction to have lists of the inmates within the class called prepared and furnished in the same manner without delay in order that executive action may be taken with regard to those who are found qualified and not exempt under the procedure above indicated. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, E.L. Newcombe, Deputy Minister of Justice.\" All are typewritten on off-white paper stock, two measuring 215 mm x 355 mm, the other measuring 215 mm x 278 mm, exhibiting light fold marks, the latter letter with one small stain to the left of the type, extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132782072085,"sku":"C2915.RL1","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_canadian_aut_54ad4ce439496_1.jpg?v=1692902567"},{"product_id":"canada-first-war-diary-named-to-private-reginald-alexander-watson-71st-infantry-battalion-8th-battalion-canadian-railway-troops-c6600","title":"Canada. First War Diary Named To Private Reginald Alexander Watson, 71St Infantry Battalion, 8Th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops","description":"This diary documents the day to day life of a soldier in the field during the latter part of the war. Each weekly spread has listings from Monday to Thursday on the left hand spread, while Friday to Sunday are entered on the right hand spread. The printed calendar text is in French throughout the publication, while Private Watson's handwritten entries are in English. A few entries near the front of the diary are in pencil, the bulk of the entries in black pen, beginning on March 2nd and run until December 31st. There is a Notes Section at the back where Watson has a list of names entitled \"Xmas Boxes '19\", with a storage pouch added on the inside back cover. The Diary has a black leather cover, the front cover has \"1918\" printed in gold-coloured ink, with a label affixed inscribed \"REG WATSON \/ DIARY 1918 \/ IN FRANCE\". It comes complete with a fold over tab stitched in place to the inside back cover, and when connected to the snap closure on the front cover, ensures a secure closure. The Diary measures 62 mm (w) x 98 mm (h) x 7 mm (d), exhibiting light wear on the exterior cover, with foxing evident on the pages, the inside back cover paper lining coming away from the body of the publication. Very fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132840694037,"sku":"C6600","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_284_mnc7145.jpg?v=1692902806"},{"product_id":"canada-dominion-an-invitation-for-the-visit-of-the-prince-of-wales-during-the-royal-tour-of-1919-c6599rl1","title":"Canada, Dominion. An Invitation For The Visit Of The Prince Of Wales During The Royal Tour Of 1919","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrinted in black ink on a light beige card stock, with the name of the recipient in black pen ink, bearing the coat-of-arms on the City of London, Ontario at the top, followed by the text in running script \"The Executive Committee in charge of the Reception to His Highness The Prince of Wales request the pleasure of Mr. J.C. Spence at a Drawing Room Reception to be tendered His Royal Highness at the Armories on Wednesday evening, October the twenty-second, nineteen hundred and nineteen from ten to twelve \/ S. Baker Clerk \/ E.S. Little Chairman \/ Kindly present this card at main entrance\", measuring 173 mm (w) x 134 mm (h), accompanied by its original lightly soiled and torn envelope. Small smudge across the word \"Drawing\" on the , otherwise, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: After the end of the First World War in November 1918, Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) set out to develop his role as the Prince of Wales through a tour of the Empire, with his first tour occurring in the dominions of Newfoundland and Canada for two months in 1919. Organization for the tour was undertaken by Joseph Pope, the Assistant Clerk to the Privy Council for Canada. Unlike earlier tours, the 1919 royal tour dropped the rigid formalities of earlier tours, partly due to authorities' inability to control the crowds who came to see the Prince. The informality of the tour was matched by the Prince of Wales, whose informal dress, and mannerisms had struck the right note with Canadians. Boarding HMS Renown on August 5, 1919, Edward proceeded towards St. John's, Newfoundland, and Charlottetown, before proceeding towards Quebec City on August 21st. Proceeding towards Ontario, he laid the foundation stone of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, met with the League of Canadian Indians at Sault Ste. Marie, and took a three-day canoe trip down the Nipigon River to fish and hunt with two Ojibwa guides. On the August 26th, he inaugurated Warriors' Day at the Canadian National Exhibition. The Prince then travelled to Regina, where he renamed a library the Prince of Wales Library. He then proceeded towards Vancouver, toured the area, attended a civic reception and military ball, as well as opening the New Westminster Exhibition. While in Alberta, he was named Chief Morning Star by the Chiefs of the Nakoda First Nations. The Prince also went on to Victoria, where he laid the foundation stone of a statue of Queen Victoria on the grounds of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132890796309,"sku":"C6599.RL1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21__mnc1003_1.jpg?v=1775166156"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-first-war-squad-section-platoon-and-company-drill-made-easy-manual-c6607rl1","title":"Canada, CEF. 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It contains a List of Other Publications in the Gale \u0026amp; Polden's Military Series, placed on the inside front and back covers. It begins with a List of Contents and is divided into three sections: 1. Squad Drill (The Training of Recruits, Squad Drill with Intervals, Squad Drill in Single Rank, Squad Drill in Two Ranks); 2. Organization and Definitions; 3. Section, Platoon and Company Drill (Section Drill, Platoon Drill, Company Drill, Signals and Whistle Blasts, Questions and Answers on Squad Drill). It contains 130 pages with 30 fold out plates with line drawings, printed in black ink, on a white paper stock, complemented by 4 pages printed in black ink, on a rose-coloured paper stock placed at the front and back of the manual, the cover in a red papered cloth, measuring 90 mm (w) x 118 mm (h) x 15 mm (d). It exhibits soiling and undulation from storage, however, the pages do not stick together, the manual still quite legible. Fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: William John Chandler was born on January 27, 1887 in London, England. He was a resident of Broadview, Saskatchewan when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (276253) with 'C' Company, 217th Infantry Battalion, on April 13, 1916 at Whitewood, Saskatchewan (west of Regina), at the age of 29, naming his next-of-kin as his father, William N. Chandler of Broadview, stating the he was not with an active militia and had not served as part of any military force, that he was not married, that his religion was Church of England (Anglican) and that his trade was that of Telegraph Operator. Both his mother and father were still alive, his Will documentation stating \"My Private Will is in the hands of my father at Broadview, Sask.\". He was insured by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. However, it was soon discovered that earlier in his life that he had had previous military service with the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles. He was subsequently discharged as a Private, struck off strength on July 18, 1916 \"for the purpose of receiving a commission\" and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (1009253), signing his Officers' Declaration Paper on July 18th with the 217th Infantry Battalion at Camp Hughes, Manitoba. Lieutenant Chandler embarked Canada from Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S.S. Olympic on May 31, 1917, arriving in Liverpool, England on June 10th. Upon arrival, he entered the Segregation Camp at Bramshott and was taken on strength of the 19th Reserve Battalion that day. He reverted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant on June 15th. Seven weeks after arriving in England, he was placed on command to the Officers Battalion at Seaford on July 28th, returning to the 19th Reserve Battalion on September 7th. Lieutenant Chandler proceeded overseas for service with the Canadian Labour Corps on September 14, 1917, was named Temporary Captain on December 2, 1917, then appointed Acting Captain on December 17, 1917. The Canadian Labour Corps was re-designated as the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on March 11, 1918. He was transferred to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Works Company on September 15, 1918, where he would serve for eight months before being posted to the Canadian General Base Depot on May 10, 1919. One week later, with hostilities having long ceased, Captain Chandler was transferred to the Canadian War Graves Detachment on May 18th. After two months service with the CWGD, he returned to England on July 21, 1919 and was posted to 'R' Wing at Witley for return to Canada, on August 2nd. He was struck off strength off the Overseas Military Forces of Canada on August 20, 1919, embarking Glasgow, Scotland aboard the S.S. Columbia on the 21st. Captain William John Chandler was struck off strength upon general demobilization, on September 7, 1919, credited with having served in Canada, England and France with the 217th Infantry Battalion, the 19th Reserve Battalion, the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, the Canadian Labour Corps, the 3rd Canadian Infantry Works Company, the Canadian General Base Depot, and the Candaian War Graves Detachment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132941848853,"sku":"C6607.RL1","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_110_mnc2827_1.jpg?v=1775166276"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-first-war-document-group-to-pte-hugh-aitken-kia-m044-295","title":"Canada, CEF. A First War Document Group To Pte. 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He died of wounds at the No. 17 casualty clearing station following a gunshot to the abdomen in January 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134123987221,"sku":"M044-295","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/YGeSR6GAy05H2ya49gdygdYWX2P2afyq0aCGoopR.jpg?v=1778700361"},{"product_id":"canada-dominion-an-1876-dominion-of-canada-20-land-scrip-metis-c6479rl1","title":"Canada, Dominion. An 1876 Dominion Of Canada $20 Land Scrip Metis","description":"\u003cp\u003eNumbered \"076\" at the upper left and right corners, inscribed \"DOMINION OF CANADA \/ Department of the Interior \/ DOMINION LANDS BRANCH. \/ The Bearer hereof is entitled to an allowance of Twenty Dollars in any purchase of Dominion Lands. Issued at the Dominion Lands Office at Ottawa this first day of May 1876 \/ AUTHORIZED BY 37 VIC. CAP 20.\", entered and signed in black ink by the Surveyor General and by the Minister of the Interior David Laird, initialled handwritten inscription in faded blue ink \"Cancelled July 12 1876\" across the central portion of the document, stamped in faded blue ink \"DOMINION LAND OFFICE \/ CANCELLED SCRIP \/ JAN. 15 1878\" at the far right, stamped in faded blue ink \"CANCELLED\" in four locations, the document printed in black and green inks by the British American Bank Note Co. of Montreal, measuring 225 mm (w) x 147 mm (h), one small stain along the bottom edge, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The date of issue of this note is May 1, 1876. They are among the early notes issued under the federal government plan to extinguish Metis land title. For the purposes of this program, land was valued at $1 per acre. At that time, the newly-created provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta did not have the same standing, status or rights as the 4 provinces that were part of Confederation in 1867. In fact, all lands in the new provinces were controlled by the federal government. The federal government controlled mineral rights in the new provinces as well. The provincial rights under the British North America Act of 1867 did not apply to the new provinces at that time. The lands available to be acquired with Metis scrip were predominantly in the southern part of the provinces. Many Metis, most of whom were illiterate, lived in the northern parts of the province and were unwilling to move south. They were also susceptible to being manipulated by white settlers. Metis scrip could only be redeemed in the Dominion land offices, in exchange for available lands specified by federal government authorities. Since many Metis received the scrip, but were unwilling to relocate to use it for land acquisition in the south, they ended up selling their scrip, usually at a highly discounted rate, to white settlers, who could then acquire available lands, since the scrip were ‘bearer’ notes. This left many Metis dispossessed of their land, without a replacement tract of land, and poorer for having sold the scrip for pennies on the dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134128673045,"sku":"C6479.RL1","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_3436_mnc1839_1.jpg?v=1692906929"},{"product_id":"canada-dominion-a-rare-1936-olympics-welcome-package-to-medalist-hilda-cameron-from-dr-joseph-goebbels-c6706rl1","title":"Canada, Dominion. 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An English-language edition of “Potsdam”, constructed of a paper stock binding with 36 paginated pages of text interspersed with black-and-white illustrations, supplemented by an array of black-and-white images of attractions and points of interest in Potsdam, each accompanied by detailed descriptions, the interior notably bearing Hilda Cameron’s handwritten name in black ink, published in 1936 by Deutscher Kunstverlag, measuring 18 cm (w) x 25.5 cm (h), with minor material fatigue evident to the binding, a personalized memento in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Both concealed within a period original cardboard mailer, the exterior bearing a label addressed to “FRÄULEIN CAMERON” as part of the Canadian Olympic Committee, specifying her address as “46 RICHMOND STREET, TORONTO”, measuring 32 cm (w) x 25 cm (h), with material fatigue and some tape reinforcement evident, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Hilda May Cameron (née Young) was born on 14 August 1912 and, during her athletic career, participated primarily in 100 meter race events. After competing in the 1934 British Empire Games (finishing fifth in the 220 yards competition), she won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 meter relay at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. 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Nijmegen Holland Orientation Brochure 1945; Canada Club in Hamburg Germany Photo Panel Booklet; Rhyme and Reason - A Souvenir Volume of Verse for Canadian Soldier Poets Booklet; Map of Ghent Belgium; Church of England in Canada Fight the Good Fight Booklet; Ontario Motorist's Manual c. 1940s; three Polish Prisoner of War Correspondence Envelopes; two The Common-Sense of Re-Establishment Booklets 1945 (one missing its cover); Back to Civil Life Booklet 1946; Canadian Pacific Steamships Empress of Britain Letter Card; What About Us? - What the Younger Woman Can Do To Prevent Inflation Booklet; Information Regarding Mounting and Wearing of Decorations, Campaign Stars and Medals Booklet; This Fits You - The Story of Canada's New Army! Booklet; Facts About Rackets for Members and Ex-Members of the Armed Forces Pamphlet; Canadian Army Certificate of Military Qualification for Acting Captain Charles Alvin Richards RCAMC 1943; Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Army Corps Active Service Certificate for Alice Elizabeth Atkin; three Army Passes; Canadian National Telegram in Regards to Para Training at Niagara Camp; Transfer Recommendation Form and Message Form Named to Lieutenant Anthony Armitage Edgington; Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League By-Laws Booklet 1948; Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League By-Laws Booklet 1952; Royal Canadian Legion General By-Laws Booklet 1969; Royal Canadian Legion General By-Laws Booklet 1977; along with a few miscellaneous papers, plus a First War Order of Divine Service at Camps of Instruction Booklet 1914. Ranging from poor to extremely fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135352000789,"sku":"C6813","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/23_cbb_7376.jpg?v=1692909584"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/north-america-canada-documents.oembed?page=5","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}