Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal (1866-1870) with Fenian Raid Clasp

Instituted January 1st, 1899. A circular silver medal, suspended from a double-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original ribbon (with evidence of previous collector’s mounting) with a “Fenian Raid 1866” clasp attached, the obverse depicting a leftward facing diademed and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria wearing the Order of the Garter and circumscribed by he name and title in Latin, the reverse depicting the ensign of Canada, floating in the breeze, surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves and surmounted by the word “Canada” in capital letters, measuring 36.2 mm in diameter, weighing 40.05 grams, with uneven patina on the reverse from previous collector placement, in overall better than very fine condition.