Canada. A First War Pair, To Private John Wallace, 124Th Infantry (Pioneer) Battalion, Wounded 1917 Auction Archive the reverse inscribed “Für Tapferkeit”

the reverse inscribed “Für Tapferkeit” (German - For Bravery)

ring marked 106 for maker Brüder Schneider ag wien

leather tab with a smooth-finished black upper stitched in place on the underside at the right end

Footnote: Erich Kiße (sometimes spelled Kisse) was born on January 4

the first award of its kind and the highest award at that time

Canada. A First War Pair, To Private John Wallace, 124Th Infantry (Pioneer) Battalion, Wounded 1917 Auction Archive the reverse inscribed “Für Tapferkeit”British War Medal (769663 PTE. J. WALLACE. 124 CAN. INF.); and Victory Medal (769663 PTE. J. WALLACE. 124 CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, gilt wear on the VM, very light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: John Wallace was born on November 8, 1882 in Aberdeen Scotland. He was a resident of Toronto, Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (769663) with the 124th Infantry Battalion "Governor General's Body