Group of Six, F/S R. L. Locke, RCAF

A WWI Canadian Medal Pair to 49th Infantry Battalion - British War Medal (432133 CPL. T. MOSS. 49-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (432133 CPL. T. MOSS. 49-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, dark patina and bruising on the BWM, gilt wear on the VM, very fine. Footnote: Thomas Moss was born on August 17, 1884 in Sheffield, England. He was a resident of Edmonton, Alberta when he signed his Attestation Paper with the 49th Infantry Battalion, on January 4, 1915 at Edmonton, at the age of 30, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Hannah Moss of Edmonton, stating that he had four years' previous military service with the Imperial Yeomanry and three years' service with the 101st Edmonton Fusiliers, that he was Married and that his trade was that of Musician. The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G.O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.A. Greisbach. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 7th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division.

A 1867-1967 Canadian Centennial Medal; crafted in silver; measuring 36 mm in diameter; on original ribbon; pleasing dark patina; in case of issue; extremely fine condition.

(SD-6496 J.P.R.J.M. MENARD). Naming is privately engraved in capitals. Replacement ribbon, bruised, edge nicks, light contact, very fine.

A First War Canadian Pair to the 54th Infantry Battalion - British War Medal (3314420 PTE. J. SEELEY. 54-CAN. INF.), Victory Medal (3314420 PTE. J. SEELEY. 54-CAN. INF.), Naming is impressed, extremely fine. Footnote: Joseph Seeley was born in Maxville, Ontario in 1891 and worked as a farmer before being drafted into the CEF in October 1917.