A First War Hanseaten Cross Frack Medal Bar Auction Archive he received his first assignment

he received his first assignment with the Army

1930’s Reserve Army Day Badge - In stamped silvered steel

Minesweeper War Badge

Ireland was born in Delaware Township Ontario in 1875 and was working as a Labourer in Muncey Ontario prior to enlisting ion December 1915 with 20 years military experience with the 26th regiment

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A First War Hanseaten Cross Frack Medal Bar Auction Archive he received his first assignmentBrunswick: War Merit Cross 1914, 2nd Class (bronze, 30. 3 mm); Hamburg: Hanseaten Cross (silvered bronze with red enamels, 40 mm); and Prussia: Iron Cross 2nd Class (silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, maker marked "K" on the ring, 43. 2 mm). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, original ribbons, intact enamels, extremely fine.(C: 17)