Canada, CEF. A Medal Pairing to Private Edward James Barton, 58th Canadian Infantry, Killed in Action at the Battle of Ancre Heights (Somme) certificate_of_authenticity which was an absolute speed

which was an absolute speed record for the time

measuring 41 mm (h) x 33 mm (w)

Regiment de Maisonneuve RF as a 2nd Lieutenant

yet released again the very same day

He received the Victoria Cross

Canada, CEF. A Medal Pairing to Private Edward James Barton, 58th Canadian Infantry, Killed in Action at the Battle of Ancre Heights (Somme) certificate_of_authenticity which was an absolute speedA British War Medal, silver, full size, rim impressed 211173 PTE. E. J. BARTON 58 CAN. INF., original ribbon, darkening patina around edges of obverse and reverse, very fine condition. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 211173 PTE. E. J. BARTON. 58 CAN. INF, replacement ribbon, very fine. An 98th Lincoln Welland cap badge in browning copper, two lugs on reverse. Measuring 41mm (w) x 40mm (h). Footnote: Private Edward James Barton