Canada, CEF. Three Township Awards to Canadian Soldiers

 A Great War Medal from the Village of Paisley, in silver, the obverse features the inscription IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GREAT WAR TO Pte J.B. McArthur FROM THE VILLAGE OF PAISLEY FOR DUTY NOBLY DONE 1914 1918, with “Pte. J.B. McArthur” being engraved, the reverse reads CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PAISLEY, suspended from an ACTIVE SERVICE bar with a red, white and blue ribbon and surmounting CANADA bar with horizontal pin on the reverse, the rim of the medal is impressed STERLING, measures 31.7 mm in diameter, dark patina and areas of oxidation, ribbon showing wear and fading, remains in very fine condition.

A City of Welland Medal, in 10K Gold, the obverse features the Canadian symbolism in the form of a shield encircled by a ring of maple leaves, the reverse features the inscription IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GREAT WAR PRESENTED TO Pte. Wm Forrest BY THE CITY OF WELLAND 1914-18 FOR DUTY NOBLY DONE, with “Pte. Wm Forrest” being engraved, measures 24.5 mm (w) x 28.3 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighs 8.0 grams, rim impressed 10K, light wear, in very fine condition.

A Montreal West Decoration, in bronze gilt, a cross, the obverse bearing TOWN OF MONTREAL WEST JUSTITIA OMNIBUS, with the reverse presenting PRESENTED TO WILLIAM H. GROSE FOR GALLANT SERVICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918, with “WILLIAM H. GROSE” being engraved, measures 20.8 mm (w) x 24.9 mm (h), light wear, remains in very fine condition.