Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Group to Pte. Andrew McIntosh

 A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 124472 PTE. A. MCINTOSH. 58-CAN.INF., replacement ribbon, lovely patina, extremely fine. 

A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 124472 PTE. A. MCINTOSH. 58-CAN.INF., replacement ribbon, light gilt wear, extremely fine. 

A Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 124472 PTE. A. MCINTOSH, marked STERLING, worn on a segment of purple ribbon, light wear, very fine condition. Contained in original case of issue, exterior lid marked with crown, velvet and silk interior, measures 66.7 mm (w) x 87.9 mm (h), very fine. 

A 70th Battalion Cap Badge, in pickled brass, reverse with two lugs, 37.5 mm (w) x 45.0 mm (h), unmarked, lovely patina, extremely fine. 

Two black and white photos, demonstrating small tears near the edges, very fine. 

Footnote: Andrew McIntosh was born in London, Ontario in 1883. He was a railroad conductor, residing in Sarnia when he enlisted with the 70th Battalion in November, 1915. He sailed for England in April 1916. 

While serving with the 58th Battalion, McIntosh was killed in action on September 17,1916. The circumstance of the casualty reads “while taking part in an attack at Courcelette, he was instantly killed in the early morning of September 17, 1916, by the explosion of a heavy calibre shell.