with the 1st and 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers taking part in the First Day of the Battle of the Somme that saw the British forces sustain horrific casualties
Gold-coloured and copper-coloured gilt on zinc
The headquarters of the PPCLI on mobilization was Valcartier
A Canadian South-West Asia Service Medal - In cupro-nickel
Eight European Medals & Awards - In generally very fine condition
An Rare 1924 Issue Royal Canadian Air Force Peaked Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity with the 1st and 2ndIssued in 1924, constructed in 3 die struck pieces, all in silver with maroon felt in the void of the crown, red, green and black enamels in the base of the crown, on a black wool base, thick black mesh backer, 63 mm x 71 mm, intact enamels on the crown, intact prongs on all three silver insignia, traces of its original gilt remains, better than very fine.