Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers certificate_of_authenticity unused example

unused example

Victoria Rifles of Canada on May 8

for the Queen’s South Africa Medal and two clasps

32 mm (w) x 39

When the Second War began

Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers certificate_of_authenticity unused exampleA 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