Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Pair to Pte. Smith, Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Archive the cap demonstrates numerous issues

the cap demonstrates numerous issues consistent with age and use

the reverse with the Royal Monogram of “Wilhelm Rex”

and having suffered water damage

A mixed lot of 18 decorations and insignia

An extremely well-preserved Kriegsmarine Officer’s board cap

Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Pair to Pte. Smith, Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Archive the cap demonstrates numerous issuesA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 15648 PTE. J. J. SMITH. C. M. G. BDE., full size, dark patina, wear to ribbon, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 15648 PTE. J. J. SMITH. C. M. G. BDE., full size, light gilt wear, very fine. Footnote: John James Smith was born in Manchester, England in 1881. He was employed as a salesman when he enlisted on July 18, 1916 in Shornecliffe. He served with the Canadian Machine Gun