United Kingdom. A C.t.r. Rifle Match Award Medal Presented By W.c. Morrison, To Sergeant Major W. Gruit 1874 Hold in Montreal

in Montreal

11 Stationary Hospital

Three with solid back

He was a resident of Portage la Prairie

and having proven his loyalty to the Austrian Emperor he received the Commander’s Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa

United Kingdom. A C.t.r. Rifle Match Award Medal Presented By W.c. Morrison, To Sergeant Major W. Gruit 1874 Hold in MontrealIn silver, hand engraved, obverse illustrating a standing soldier with his rifle raised in the firing position, inscribed "PRESENTED BY" above and "W. C. MORRISON" below, within a reeded border, reverse inscribed "C. T. R. RIFLE MATCH AGGREGATE SCORE WON BY Sergt. Major W. Gruit 1874", within a reeded border, the medal housed within a silver frame with integral ring, measuring 49. 8 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, exhibiting