Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers Buy Now It was awarded to lower

It was awarded to lower ranks for bravery in the face of the enemy

8 mm (w) x 62 mm (h)

he received the medal with the 1866 clasp while with the Sherbrooke Garrison Artillery

“Bremer Lazarettzüge”

circumscribed with the words “The Italy Star” in capital letters

Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers Buy Now It was awarded to lowerA sterling silver case, First Mounted Rifles Manitoba Saskatchewan badge mounted on obverse with etched detailing, "J. R. Palmer" engraved at top, hallmarked interior for Birmingham 1916, push button catch, convex, measuring 11 cm (w) x 8 cm (h), 124. 2 grams, worn and remains very fine. Footnote: John Richard Palmer, who had previous military experience with the 23rd Alberta Rangers, joined the CEF on May 17th 1916 after working in Lethbridge Alberta