A British War Medal To The 15Th Canadian Infantry; Kia Archive born in Vancouver

born in Vancouver

crack in white enamels

the outer edges of the circle in light blue embroidery and the outer edges of the ribbon banner in red embroidery

(Comes with Document of Authenticity from Dietrich Maerz)

but very likely manufactured by French maker Bertrand

A British War Medal To The 15Th Canadian Infantry; Kia Archive born in VancouverA British War Medal to the 15th Canadian Infantry; KIA (141497 PTE. J. MC DOWELL. 15 CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed, his surname spelled incorrectly as "McDowell" and not "MacDowell". Original ribbon, semi dark patina, edge nicks, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by a Casualty List (confirming MacDowell's death). Footnote: John MacDowell was born on January 26, 1896 in Hamilton, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper as