Canada, Commonwealth. A Police Exemplary Service Medal Archive British War Medal (308685 W

British War Medal (308685 W

One shrapnel bullet remained lodged in his neck

with both plates of the simulated stag horn grip (carved from wood) are held in place by two rivets and central pins

a unique period improvised piece in very fine condition

1917 while in action on the first day of the Second Battle of Passchendaele

Canada, Commonwealth. A Police Exemplary Service Medal Archive British War Medal (308685 W(Y. DENIS). Naming is engraved. In rhodium plated red brass, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, additional ten years' service bar sewn in place and maple leaf clasp pinned in place on its original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine.