Canada, Cef. A First War Trio To The 49Th Battalion Auction flanked by a helmet on

flanked by a helmet on the left and Army eagle insignia on the right

from January 10 to 17

He was working under a rail car when an engine bumped it

white metal base with a bronze gilt cross

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (German - For loyal service in the National Labour Service) on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon

Canada, Cef. A First War Trio To The 49Th Battalion Auction flanked by a helmet onA First War Canadian Medal Trio to the 49th Battalion 1914 15 Star (432412 Pte E. TOMLINS. 49 CAN: INF:); British War Medal (432412 A. S. SJT. E. TOMLINS. 49 CAN. INF.); and Victory Medal (432412 A. S. SJT. E. TOMLINS. 49 CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, dark patina on the BWM, oxidation spots on the Star, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: Ernest Tomlins was born on August 9, 1888 in Grantham, Lincolnshire,